Discharge Nurse - Rotational Post | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6438369/405-24-NM514DIS |
Summary
To work within the complex discharge team and the discharge lounge, developing skills within the role of complex discharge planning rotating between the discharge team and lounge on a 6-month basis.
• To provide care to a group of patients in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct,Trustpoliciesandprocedures.
· Ensureclinicalincidentsandrisksarereported.
· The post holder will be expected to work using evidence-based practice and research.
· Provisionsofthe Data Protection Act (1998) to maintain effective management of records ensuring information governance is always maintained.
· ComplywithTrustInfectionPreventionandControlpoliciestopreventharmto all.
· UseandupdatepatientinformationutilisingsystemssuchasVitalPacandVitalFloandPAS.
• To perform procedures such as, but not limited to, ECGs, IV administration, cannulation, Venepuncture, male and female catherterisation as well as wound management.
· To work within the complex discharge team and the discharge lounge to develop skills within the role of complex discharge planning rotating between the discharge team and lounge on a 6-month basis.
· To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient’s discharge is completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.
· To support the established team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of carethatispatientcentredandevidencebased.
· To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
· Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do too.
· Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients,respecting dignityandprivacy.
· Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robust toprovide aseamlessandcohesivetransitiontoothersettings.
• Attendmandatorytrainingas aminimum.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
· To work within the complex discharge team and the discharge lounge to develop skills within the role of complex discharge planning rotating between the discharge team and lounge on a 6-month basis.
· To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient’s discharge is completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.
· To support the established team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of carethatispatientcentredandevidencebased.
· To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
· Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do too.
· Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients,respecting dignityandprivacy.
· Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robust toprovide aseamlessandcohesivetransitiontoothersettings.
• Attendmandatorytrainingas aminimum.
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024
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