Discharge Facilitator

4 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you looking for a change?

Do you like working at a fast pace?

Do you like to make a difference?

Can you manage your own workload while working alongside the wider MDT?

Come and spend a morning with us and read the job description to get a feel for the role, and understand what it is we do and how we fit into the wider picture of patient flow.

We are looking at enhancing the discharge team within Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.

This post is an excellent opportunity to join the integrated discharge team as a Band 3 Discharge Facilitator.

If you have excellent organisation and planning skills, would like to learn new skills and have an interest in the timely discharge process for our patients then we would love to hear from you

This role is to assist and facilitate patient flow and a timely discharge process for patients., from point of admission to the point of discharge to their own home or alternative care facilities.

We offer a 7 day service including Bank Holidays 0830-1630 (no night shifts).

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call 07385 348715

To assist and facilitate Patient Flow/ wards and patients in a timely discharge process, from point of admission to point of discharge to the patient’s own home or alternative facility.
- Ability to work as part of a team liaising with inter-disciplinary team members regarding the planning of discharge for patients and timely early identification of potential discharge delays. To assist in communicating the process but not considered responsible for making the recommendation request.
- Liaise with other agencies, patients, family and/or carers in order to provide effective communications to assist with timely discharge of patients.
- In conjunction with therapy and ward staff, assist in placing appropriate patients on the Intermediate Care waiting lists, completing Pathway referrals (sections appropriate to grade), knowledge of level of detailed required and completing Social Work Referrals
- To be aware of various documented guidance from national and local level regarding discharge and options of pathways and where to source these from. Promote usage of this documentation at ward level.
- Work in conjunction with the Wards and IDT colleagues to coordinate timely and effective discharges. Ensure patients are ready by assisting with all requirements on the discharge checklist. i.e. restart package of care, Transport and completed checklist.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Attached to this advert is a copy of the job description, here you will find all details of what this position entails and what the expectations are of activities and responsibilities.

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