Acute Trust Case Manager inWeston Super mare inWeston Super mare PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
In addition to patient management, the role includes providing support and line management to patient flow coordinators to enhance collaborative relationships within ward teams. The position emphasises the importance of effective communication and teamwork to ensure patients receive the appropriate care needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home or other care settings.
A patient's recovery can be impacted by staying in hospital longer than is necessary so having the right care plan in place to support the person to leave hospital at the earliest and safest time for them is crucial.
The Acute Trust Case Managers support the effective management of patient discharge from hospital and play a pivotal role in supporting ward-based colleagues with patient discharge plans.
The Acute Trust Case Managers work with all members of the newly formed Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) based at the Weston General Hospital , including social workers, Sirona CToCH (Community Transfer of Care Hub) team and community therapists and will be encouraged to participate and share learning with colleagues across the team.
We are looking for Registered Nurses or AHPs (Allied Health Professionals) to join our team.
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Use your expert knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and drive all patient discharges on the wards.
Be responsible for a defined caseload working with specific wards on a rota basis
Manage complex discharges, supporting /completing initial assessments for Continuing Health Care (CHC) fast-track assessments, and referrals to Community Partners (Sirona) for pathway beds.
Liaise with the wider MDT, local authorities (LA) and ICB to drive discharge at all levels.
Ensure that National policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Ensure that patients and relatives are at the heart of everything we do involving, supporting and communicating with them throughout the discharge process.
Build key relationships on the wards with all staff to ensure collaborative working relationships are cultivated to support effective and timely patient discharge.
Provide line management for patient flow coordinators and discharge flow coordinators.
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