Discharge Planning Specialist

2 months ago


Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Discharge Hub team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide highly skilled and autonomous care to a designated caseload/wards, including assessment, management, and liaison with patients in an acute setting.
  • Act as a proactive advocate for positive risk-taking in discharge planning, utilizing knowledge of community-based pathways and supporting effective discharge planning adopting Home First principles.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for acute clinicians, including consultants, other members of the Discharge Hub team, and community-based clinicians/services.
  • Support the delivery of high-quality care that meets the requirements of the Hospital Discharge Service guidance.
  • Meet the needs of the service and support resilience and professional development by undertaking rotational work with community-based teams.
About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a top-performing and safest trust in England, with two main acute hospital sites and award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to flexible working arrangements.

Person Specification
  • Diploma or degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
  • Current HCPC registration.
  • Evidence of postgraduate training in designated specialty.
  • Leadership/management course (desirable).
  • Membership of professional body (desirable).
  • Accredited postgraduate qualification (desirable).
Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years' work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialties.
  • Experience of working at a senior level in specialty designated to post.
  • Leadership and first-line management experience.
  • Experience of clinical education to graduate standard in designated specialty (desirable).
Skills and Knowledge
  • Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in discharge planning and discharge to assess.
  • Knowledge of mental capacity, risk assessment, and management, and outcome measures relating to discharge.
  • Understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (hospital discharge guidance).
  • Training and presentational skills (desirable).


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