IDT Nurse Assessor
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The Integrated Discharge Team currently has 1 post available for maternity cover for 1 x band 6 assessor at Basildon hospital to cover until 24/05/2027.
You will be responsible for the assessment of patients that are medically optimised for discharge to ascertain their care needs and make referrals for ongoing patient care in the community, to facilitate a safe and effective discharge from the acute trust in a timely manner.
Excellent communication with patients, relatives, the MDT and with the wider system partners is key to facilitating safe discharges from the acute trust and aiding to maintain good patient flow throughout the acute trust.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The Integrated Discharge Team works with patients and families with complex needs and conditions, supporting them in the discharge process in order for a smooth transition in to the community.
The Integrated Discharge Team provides guidance and professional support to the patient and the patient's families, and works with them in partnership to make sure the patient gets the most appropriate plan in place for discharge, whilst ensuring that interventions are not duplicated. This process improves the quality of care as well as improving patient satisfaction.
The Integrated Discharge Team support patients with complex healthcare needs, who may require long-term health and social care planning or a short term intervention following a change of condition or acute illness.
We aim to anticipate, co-ordinate and join up health and social care needs for patients at a high risk of unplanned admissions to hospital.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with previous hospital experience
Desirable
- Mentorship Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute trust
Desirable
- Been part of an MDT team / Discusses understanding surrounding MDT working
- Previous experience within a discharge team
About the employer
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust