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Job summary

Main area
Discharge
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 6 months (7 day a week service- Long days or Early shifts available)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (no night shifts, long days or early shifts)
Job ref
358-6633418-ESM
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Emergency Department
Town
Leicester
Salary
Dependent on experience
Closing
18/10/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

High Frequency User Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Job title:  Emergency Department High Frequency User Practitioner ( Nurse/ AHP Therapist)

Band: 6

Base:  Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department. You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.

Reports to: Senior / Team Leader Emergency Floor Discharge Practitioner

Accountable to: Discharge Matron. Deputy Head of Nursing/ Head of Nursing (professionally            accountable to lead AHP therapist)

Main duties of the job

To be based in the UHL but working collaboratively across CMG’s and with community partners to  identify and proactively work with those individuals who are High Frequency Users of the Emergency Department . To promote and advocate for the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure that patients are cared for in the appropriate environment. The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional, multi-agency team, patients and carers identified as a High Frequency User of the Emergency Department.

To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.

The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. 

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Work autonomously, as part of the University Hospitals Of Leicester High frequency Users program and the Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Floor,whilst building and maintaining relationships and networks with Partners both internal to UHL and external within the Community.
  • To work alongside the Emergency Department MDT and High frequency users MDT to identify and respond to unmet needs in those individuals who present as High Frequency Users to the Emergency Department. To advocate on behalf of patients to promote safe and timely discharge from the Emergency Department and to avoid admission into hospital
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place for effective monitoring of performance against national and local indicators and any other reporting requirements. The post holder will be expected to be familiar with all local and NIHCE guidance relevant to the speciality.
  • To develop and maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system, collecting statistical data and writing reports on a regular basis, and presenting to appropriate forums within and external to Trust.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions to practice
  • Qualification in teaching/mentoring

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of Trust values and adequate example given

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
  • Experience in discharge planning
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working with multi-disciplinary teams

skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a demanding environment
  • Works well under pressure
  • Able to organise own workload

Communication and relationships

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Libby Stewart
Job title
EFDP Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07950 882659
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