Job summary
We have an opportunity for a band 6 Discharge Facilitator Specialist Nurse within Trauma and Related Services Department (TRS).
Main duties
You will be implementing, coordinating and facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients within the TRS bed base. You will follow their pathway throughout their journey through all of our services from the initial admission through to discharge. You will be the main contact for families and carers supporting them during the discharge process.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for leading a team of band 3 discharge coordinators and act as senior support for TRS in the absence of the band 7 discharge lead.
- The role requires attendance at MDT daily where you will alongside the multidisciplinary team identify same‑day and future discharges, any delays in service that will prevent a smooth transition from hospital to home.
- The role requires you to remain in close contact with the operational matron by attending twice daily patient flow meetings to provide discharge numbers and escalations to support early discharges.
- The discharge team operates a seven‑day service and you will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays.
- We will provide local training for the successful candidate and you must be a highly developed communicator as this is essential to the role.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Experience
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Legal and Sponsorship
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
EEO Statement
We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. Applications are welcomed from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and we are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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