Transfer of Care Hub (TOC) Clinician

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be able to contribute and shape the development of a Transfer of Care Hub within acute hospital sites across Dorset.  You will provide a consistent presence within the acute hospitals for the Transfer of Care hub.  You will work closely with the Cluster leads, acute hospital teams, social workers and community providers to ensure patients have a smooth transition onto the correct pathway contributing towards discharge and flow across the system.

This role is currently fixed term until 31st March 2026 with the intention that this period is used to evaluate and inform the transition to and adoption of a new Transfer of Care Hub model.

Those with current NHS service will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before applying.

Main duties of the job

You will be the consistent presence at Poole or Bournemouth hospital  on behalf of Dorset Healthcare.

You will be responsible for clinically triaging referrals sent to single point of access (SPA) within Dorset Healthcare Trust and liaising with all teams involved in planning discharges and agreeing patient pathways.

Your role will involve liaising with patients and families on the ward when needed to expedite discharges and support MTD's as part of complex discharge planning

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to build supportive and strong relationships across partners and in turn make a difference to patient pathways across Dorset.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]