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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our excellent Discharge Team in University Hospital, Ayr.
As a Home First Practitioner, you will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills as well as being able to work effectively as part of a team.
Without supervision but under direction of the Discharge Co-ordinator and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you will be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of work for a defined caseload of patients who meet the Home First criteria.
You will work within the professional standards held in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct .
You will work automatously in the effective and efficient management of all patients who meet the criteria for Home First.
You will play a pivotal role in in supporting multidisciplinary ward staff and Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues to ensure patients who meet Home first criteria are discharged in a safe and timely manner.
You will act as part of the Home First Team and co-ordinate the actions required to complete a successful discharge. Coordinating with Physicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.
You will be required to participate in audit and quality assurance programmes, and contribute to the agreed initiatives and champion the Home First ethos.
You will have considerable, relevant clinical experience within an Acute setting and will demonstrate evidence of continued professional development.
You will be responsible for developing and supporting the Home First Service within University hospital Ayr (UHA) with links to the Health and Social Care Partnership and Community Hospitals. The post holder is managed by and works closely with the Discharge Co-ordinator and is expected to carry out site wide tasks as required to promote the Home First.
You are responsible for establishment and monitoring hospital wide audit in relation to Home First.
You are responsible for supporting the development of discharge planning strategies and initiatives.
2 x full time fixed term/secondment post available - Please note a secondment must be agreed with your current line manager.
Informal enquiries to SCN William Keenan, Discharge Coordinator, University Hospital Ayr, ext. 14448
Email: william.keenan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.