Discharge Facilitator

3 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our integrated Complex Assessment Team as a dynamic discharge Facilitator within our Discharge to assess beds

The Integrated Complex Assessment team are responsible for the tracking and assessment of patients admitted from acute hospitals in to Discharge to Assess beds that may require further rehabilitation or assessment in a non-acute setting.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the team, supporting information gathering, coordinating, planning and progressing daily discharges working closely with other professionals to support patient centred outcomes

T he post holder must have excellent communication skills, IT competent, be able to work well under pressure and prioritise their work load assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients.

Access to a car is essential as cover may be needed in multiple care homes.

Shifts to cover 5 days a week 8am-6

please note due to service demands future weekend working or extended hours until 8 pm may apply.

The post holder will be required to effectively provide support to assist in the delivery of safe and effective patient transfer and tracking within Discharge to Assess Services whilst gathering and collating collateral histories and information regarding current care needs.

The Discharge Facilitator will attend Multi-Disciplinary meetings, sharing and recording information to enable accurate assessment and robust flow through the D2A beds escalating any blocks or issues to the Flow Co Coordinator.

The post holder should be able to prioritise their own workload to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in delivering objectives whilst working under the supervision of the Flow Team. Being proactive and able to demonstrate good organisational skills and excellent communication skills both in verbal and written correspondence.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
Supporting your career development and progression.

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccination every year

Attractive relocation package

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To effectively track the patients journey from admission to discharge in a timely manner using in house IT system CDS

To attend Multi-Disciplinary/ Best Interest meetings to track and update patient journeys which may involve some travelling across the D2A footprint to assist with the flow of patients through the service.

Follow-up any outstanding professional actions identified in the Multi
- Disciplinary Team meeting/ with the appropriate professional/services and establish timescale for completion ensuring CDS is kept accurate.

Liaison with families and professionals including external agencies to provide timely updates and discharges including the booking of transport.

Monitoring the progress of ongoing referrals and assessments escalating any issues to the Patient Flow Coordinator

Reporting of planned discharges to internal teams to facilitate timely admissions and discharges from acute settings

Develop and manage strong relationships with all partners and colleagues to support timely updates and flow through discharge to assess beds.

To be able to work closely and at pace, assisting other members of the team to meet deadlines, sharing workload and providing cover for absences where necessary, attending meetings and updating CDS.

Flexible approach - demonstrating ability to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice to set deadlines

Systems and equipment

Update and maintain accurate information within shared local health economy patient tracking systems.

Ensures data and reporting information is presented in a timely manner as required by keeping CDS system updated, adding and discharging patients, uploading documents, ensuring data system is accurate for reporting needs.

Use of Excel, Office and

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