Job overview

Clinical Band 7 RN Operational Discharge and Flow Support 

The new HHFT Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team has been formed via the merger of the  existing Discharge Lounge and Transfer Teams on the Winchester and Basingstoke sites,  and we are excited to recruit into our Band 7 RN  Clinical role. 

Working collaboratively with the Site and Duty team, In-patient and clinical areas, and our  Integrated Discharge Teams amongst others,  the Operational Discharge and Flow support Team will positively impact the patient experience and Operational Performance by supporting earlier discharges from the wards via the Discharge Lounges, and  earlier movement from our Emergency Departments and assessment areas.

Main duties of the job

Potential candidates must have an interest in Discharge and Flow, and  must be motivated and passionate in supporting the new Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team, the Operations Centre Team,  and therefore the Trust to achieve Clinical and Operational targets.

The Band 7 will actively participate,  encourage, and drive the team to work dynamically  with  key stakeholders to provide targeted support to alleviate blockages and barriers to flow.  They will use sound clinical judgement, reasoning and leadership skills to facilitate inpatient and assessment areas to utilise the  Discharge Lounges to their full potential, and assist early identification of suitable patients -  ensuring that all members of the team utilise our  IT systems to facilitate this, and update data accurately.  Patients will be prepared in the days leading up to discharge for seamless transfer to the lounges where they will receive appropriate care until discharge.   They will undertake and delegate clinical transfers and ensure that they communicate effectively with the Duty Manager to intuitively and proactively create flow across the hospital sites in a flexible and responsive manner. 

They will be responsible for the day to day leadership and management of the Operational Discharge and Flow Support Team, including rostering, training and education, Sickness/ performance monitoring and annual leave, participating in all HR processes in conjunction with the Clinical Leads for the team. 

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability.  If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017