Job overview

**Full and Part time hours will be considered**

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a AfC Band 7, full or part time position within the Corporate Patient Discharge Project. This project is a key organisational priority in line with our True North ambitions, and the role will be critical to supporting the project’s successful delivery.

The post is for a joint Workstream Owner for the Criteria-Led Discharge Workstream, to drive the delivery of the workstream objectives:

·        To increase the % of patient discharges taking place before 12pm

·        To increase the % of patient discharges taking place at weekends

·        To reduce the % of patients in hospital with No Criteria to Reside (you may know this as MOFD or MFFD)

·        To increase the accuracy and completeness of discharge delay related data and Nursing Admissions data

The aim of the post is to develop and embed the practice of Criteria Led Discharge across the trust (excluding maternity and paediatrics). To be proactive, work collaboratively and be able to engage, teach and apply quality improvement principles to help change culture and practice across specialities and disciplines. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the operational transformation team, clinical leaders and ward staff to support the successful delivery of the workstream milestones and objectives.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the post is to develop and embed the practice of Criteria Led Discharge across the trust (excluding maternity and paediatrics). To be proactive, work collaboratively and be able to engage, teach and apply quality improvement principles to help change culture and practice across specialities and disciplines:

• To act as joint Workstream Owner within the Corporate Patient Discharge Project, with accountability and responsibility for delivering a Criteria-Led Discharge process across all in-scope wards and specialities.

• To lead on criteria-led discharge training of predominantly Nurses/AHPs and collating and feeding back data to key stakeholders 

• To source and analyse criteria-led discharge and discharge delay data as required.

• To produce a monthly workstream Highlight Report for the Project Board, and periodic presentation to the Project Board.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We can also offer the following:

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and the culture we want to establish, having a direct impact upon both colleagues and the public we service. Our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Candidates new to the NHS will receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a number of benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants, and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.