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Job overview

• Be the accountable lead for the development and accountability of the discharge pathway across Doncaster Place through the implementation of the Hospital discharge and community support guidance (2023)
• Through strong clinical leadership, progress the ongoing development of the Transfer of Care Hub for Doncaster
• Ensure the shared vision of a discharge to assess/ home first approach, is embedded and followed in provider organisations as part of the discharge process.
• Ensure safe and timely discharge on the appropriate pathway through strong operational accountability with the provider discharge leads. This requires strong leadership to address blockages and where necessary, change processes at a micro or macro level.
• Direct discharge support services in the acute and community, utilising conflict management skills that best serve our population.
• Provide reports on key performance indicators and work streams to the executive discharge lead
• Line Management Duties – daily operational coordination of ToCH staffing, escalating risks with providers and accountable Boards;
• Budget responsibility – Identify and link with providers/ System to establish necessary budget for development of ToCH, to fulfil evolving role

Main duties of the job

Communication:

• Develop strong communication links between ToCH team, provider teams and relevant Boards and committees for which ToCH is accountable
• Manage complex issues with high level of emotional intelligence and political astuteness
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff to ensure they are kept up to date with operational and strategic plans

Leadership & Management:

• Utilise service improvement models, to support the development and testing of pathway change implementation, involving key stakeholders throughout the process.
• Develop clear structure and lines of accountability between staff in ToCH and providers, to deliver the aims
• Provide professional support and guidance for staff in ToCH

Clinical Governance, Quality & Standards:

• Develop and have oversight of a governance structure including:
  • Risk assessment
  • Response to incidents and learning
  • Implement key quality indicators linked to appropriate guidance/ standards
• Ensure audit and evaluation completed to provide assurance to appropriate Boards/ groups/ committees
• Support the expansion of digital records access as appropriate to the agreed discharge pathways

Research, Evaluation and Reporting Accountability:

• Ensure all providers are aware of research and best practice and are supported to embed into practice
• Develop a reporting structure, agreed between providers and executive lead, to which accountability and assurance will be gained.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/