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• Job Reference
• SYS-13457
• Location
• Stanmore, Middlesex

• Post Code
• HA7 3BG
• Min Pay Rate
• £21.50
• Max Pay Rate
• £21.50
• Shifts Available
• Bank
• Job Copy

• You will work closely with the discharge coordinators to ensure that there is clear communication with regard to admissions and discharges.  Carry out assessments within 24 hours of the referral to reduce the risk of bed blocking in the hospitals.

  Key Responsibilities

  Be responsible for carrying out all the assessments for the referrals received for the rehab/step down beds in the home working very closely with the therapy team for CLCH in Harrow to ensure that the home can meet their needs and that referrals are suitable for the rehab programme.
  Be responsible for ensuring that colleagues at the home are fully briefed.
  Be responsible for ensuring that a daily call is undertaken with the team at the CLCH.
  Ensure that KPI information is collected, collated and submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with the contract terms.
  Attend the weekly MDT meeting with the CLCH team and the GP.
  Ensure that there is a seamless discharge process in place to maintain the flow of available beds in accordance with the Guide.
  Work with the teams on the rehab/step-down unit to ensure they are supporting the rehab goals and care plans.
  Meet with the CLCH team on a monthly basis to monitor progress highlight what is what is working well / not so well and ensure that issues are resolved before problems arise.
  Provide leadership and support for clinical and care colleagues and act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity.

  General Responsibilities:

  Maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.
  Comply with the clinical governance framework and all activities related to it. This includes participation in the clinical audit programme.
  Develop monitoring and reporting systems which promote the delivery of safe, effective and high quality services.
  Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used by colleagues.
  Act as a role model for good clinical practice championing a coaching style to support quality outcomes for our residents at all times.

  Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used by colleagues

  Ensure colleagues are aware of company policies and procedures and that these are incorporated into practice.
  Audit, monitor and regularly undertake spot checks of TMAR’s and all other clinical charts to ensure correct completion and the early identification of any risks or errors.
  Facilitate and encourage a culture where mistakes are used as learning opportunities where possible supporting colleagues to identify and rectify any errors through coaching methods to improve practice and promote individual accountability.
  Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are in place and that they facilitate the effective transfer of information between colleagues.
  Support the completion of any CQC notifications by the Home/Deputy Manager, in accordance with regulatory requirements and ensure that all accidents and incidents, including serious incidents are reported, recorded and investigated in line with company policy. This includes root cause analysis reports for clinical incidents.
  Ensure that all colleagues are aware of the safeguarding vulnerable adults’ procedures and that these are implemented within the home.
  Organise Team Meetings and ensure that minutes are taken and disseminated.
  Provide information to residents and relatives in relation to care delivery, being mindful of data protection and Caldicott requirements.

   

  Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice

  Act at all times within own competence and knowledge in line with NMC registration requirements.
  Report any concerns regarding poor performance or unsafe practice via line management.
  Intervene immediately in situations where there is significant risk to residents.
  Assist the Home/Deputy Manager to meet all relevant regulatory, contract and good practice standards.
  Maintain resident’s confidentiality; at all times being mindful of Caldicott requirements and following the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct.
  Participate in continuous professional development to ensure requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for revalidation are met.

• Where you'll work

• Everything we do at Woodland Hall is designed to make residents feel completely at home.

  Our modern purpose-built care home in Stanmore is set in a leafy residential area and provides tailored care and support for older people with a range of needs. We provide short respite stays through to full time residential dementia and nursing care. Our care home in Stanmore also has an intermediate rehabilitation suite for individuals who have recently come out of hospital and need some extra help and support before they return home.

  We’re highly experienced in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and our carers undertake specific dementia training, developed by Care UK’s own in-house experts. This provides our carers with a thorough insight into the challenges faced by people living with this condition and allows them to offer supportive and sensitive care.

   

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

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