Discharge Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Harrogate North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you ready to be part of an exciting and innovative opportunity in healthcare? Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust is on a mission to celebrate the achievements so far and shape the future of healthcare. We're looking for passionate individuals to join us on this incredible journey.

If you're ready to be part of something special, shaping the future of healthcare with an innovative and dynamic team, we invite you to join us. Be the change you want to see in healthcare - apply today

Main duties of the job


  • The post holder will undertake the role of identifying complex discharges and facilitating assessments for the complex discharge of patients to community services which will ensure their safe discharge from acute Our ethos is to work to a Home First discharge and to discharge patients before 12 noon.
  • To work autonomously to ensure that the patient is discharged at the earliest opportunity and to encourage the use of own / family transport to reduce the dependency on services.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge in discharge options, services available, whilst providing support to the patient, their family / carer and care workers in communicating the possible plan, estimated date of discharge and managing and addressing any concerns raised.
  • Lead and contribute at the multi-disciplinary team meeting by ensuring the patient's wishes are heard, needs are assessed and well managed to achieve a timely discharge. Also promote advanced care planning where appropriate to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
  • Support ward staff in developing their discharge planning skills and documentation according to trust policy.

About us

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.

  • 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Karla Butterworth on karla.butterworth2@nhs.net

Person Specification

Application

Essential


  • Home first knowledge/understanding
  • Discharge pathway knowledge/understanding
  • HCPC/NMC/Social Care reg
  • System pressure knowledge/experience

Desirable


  • Varied acute and community experience and knowledge that enables you to deliver the role
  • Car driver and access to car for work
  • Understanding of medicines management

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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