Transfer of Care Hub Lead Therapist

Job Summary

The Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) is a Service which has been developed to implement an expert complex multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary discharge team, working in a seamless and integrated way across partner organisations, both health and social care. The ToCH will proactively 'pull', and case manage the needs of a range of people with complex discharge needs on discharge pathways 1-3 and progress these people safely to transfer/discharge via an appropriate pathway.

The Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) Lead Therapist (Band 7) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, timely and patient-centred discharge planning within a fast-paced acute setting. Acting as the therapy lead within the multidisciplinary Transfer of Care Hub, the post holder provides specialist clinical expertise, leads the therapy contribution to Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways, and supports safe, effective patient flow across health and social care systems.

Main Duties of the Job

• Lead the therapy contribution within the Transfer of Care Hub, supporting safe, timely and effective patient discharge.
• Provide highly specialist clinical assessment, decision-making and advice for patients with complex needs.
• Act as the first point of escalation for therapy-related discharge issues, resolving barriers and supporting patient flow.
• Lead and coordinate the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway in line with national guidance.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and system partners across health and social care.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, training and support to therapy staff and the wider team.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Support performance management by monitoring discharge metrics and addressing delays in care pathways.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and work autonomously within professional scope.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Qualified to degree level or equivalent; Therapy based Degree/Diploma; Membership of relevant professional body; Registered with Health Professional Council.

Desirable: Training/qualification in clinical supervision; Independent non-medical prescribing; Post graduate teaching qualification; Leadership qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Minimum five years' experience; Broad clinical experience; Management experience; Supervision and appraisal; Multi-disciplinary team working; Teaching/training experience; Experience of Discharge To Assess Pathway; Audit procedures; Completed audit projects; Service/practice innovation; Continuing professional development; Manage complex caseload; Drive high level multi-disciplinary practice; Engage in audit/research; Computer literate; Knowledge of national policies; Knowledge of Discharge to Assess Pathway and Hospital Discharge Service Policy.

Desirable: Managing change; Capacity and demand measurements; Conference presentations; Recruitment and selection.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential: Skills in assessment, diagnosing, formulation, intervention, evaluation; Excellent communication; Meeting deadlines; Clinical supervision; Teaching and training; Clinical governance; Support staff in change; Leadership; Develop staff; Understand NICE guidelines.

Other Requirements

Essential: Promote equality; Able to travel independently; Support 7 day working; Resilience; Sensitivity; Team player; Flexible hours.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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