Onward Care Clinician

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Hugh Squier Ward at South Molton Hospital is a 24-bedded inpatient rehabilitation ward, while Tiverton Community Inpatient Ward provides 32 inpatient beds. Both services support patients following an acute hospital admission, with a focus on rehabilitation, recovery and helping people to regain their independence and return home wherever possible. Our wards use an integrated multidisciplinary approach, with nursing, therapy and medical colleagues working closely together to support patients to achieve their individual rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence. The Onward Care Clinician will take a lead role in coordinating admissions and discharges across South Molton and Tiverton Community Inpatient Wards. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support timely and effective discharge planning, ensuring onward referrals are
appropriately triaged and directed to the correct community, health or social care services. The post holder will also work closely with the Clinical Nurse Managers to support the day-to-day management of patient flow and bed capacity across both sites. The successful candidate will need excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. Our Community Inpatient Wards support a wide and varied caseload, including patients with long-term conditions, neurological and orthopaedic conditions, dementia, frailty and complex rehabilitation needs. The role will involve supporting safe and effective discharge planning, including consideration of equipment, manual handling and ongoing care needs to enable patients to transition safely back into the community. We encourage integrated working with our NHS colleagues, multidisciplinary teams, Devon County Council Social Care

partners and third-sector organisations, ensuring patients receive coordinated, person-centred care within their local community. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and offer a supportive working environment, with regular supervision, internal CPD opportunities, training and peer support, alongside encouragement for ongoing external learning. The successful candidate will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner and have appropriate post-registration experience and training. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00 - 16.00 with occasional weekend working. Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Helen Ruse, Therapy Professional Lead on helen.ruse@nhs.net for Community Inpatients or Toni Sutherland, Clinical Matron toni.sutherland@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach
their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage
in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options
including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.