Complex Discharge Team Leader

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The Complex Discharge team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are looking to appoint to an opening for a Band 7 Team leader role, initially on a fixed term/ secondment opportunity. The role is fast-paced, varied, and incredibly interesting, supporting the wider hospital and enabling patients to progress closer to their discharge following acute care. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, who is reliable and driven, with a clear passion for excellent patient care. The post holder will have a variety of leadership responsibilities within the immediate team and also hold a diverse patient caseload according to the service needs. We are a really friendly team and like to support one another and have fun in our work, helping patients to remain independent and have a safe, quality discharge on leaving our hospital.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The post holder is responsible for managing the teams undertaking the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area, working under the direction of their Complex Discharge Operational Lead. In addition, act as a case manager using their clinical knowledge and experience to support the day-to-day operational functions of the teams, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated

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