Clinical Discharge Co-ordinators

1 month ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Discharge Planning Team working as a Clinical Discharge Co-ordinator based at Bedford Hospital. We are looking to recruit 2 positions within the department (1 permanent and 1 fixed term/secondment)

The Discharge Team facilitate and promote the safe, timely and efficient discharge of patients from the Trust.

The role will be ward based working collaboratively alongside the Multidisciplinary team to assess, agree and plan patient discharge pathways.

The post holder will have previous experience in Discharge Planning within a community or acute setting and will provide expert knowledge, advice and support for complex discharges.

You should be well organised and have excellent communication skills, being able to use your own judgement to problem solve to resolve any discharge delays.

The Discharge Planning Team covers a 7 day service working from 08.00 till 18.00 (including weekends and Bank Holidays).
- Lead and oversee the co-ordination of adult patient discharges
- Ward based working as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Actively participate in MDT Huddle and Board Rounds
- To support ward teams in ensuring that all patients have a discharge plan developed within 24 hours of admission as appropriate
- Ensure effective communication between the MDT in regards to patient discharge
- Undertake patient assessment, collect necessary information, identify and allocate patient discharge pathways in collaboration with the MDT
- To case manage and co-ordinate the discharge plans for patients requiring complex support
- Work collaboratively with external partners from community and Adult social care to ensure discharges are safe and effective for the smooth transition into community care
- Undertake capacity assessments as required
- Undertake equipment assessments and ordering for discharge
- Complete Discharge Notification documentation
- Troubleshoot and escalate discharge delays
- Facilitate and lead extended MDT meetings

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Monitor and manage specialist discharge pathways including Rehab, Neuro and ABI pathways
- Provide leadership and support to ward teams for the management of patient discharges
- To Liaise and communicate with patients, families and carers when planning discharges
- To encourage patients, families and cares to be actively involved in the discharge planning process
- Facilitate nursing handovers to care facilities and agencies prior to patient discharge
- Support ward areas with the Community Nurse referrals process



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