Discharge Co-ordinator

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen to work as a discharge co-ordinator on the Trauma Wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and ‘hub’ beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitation
needs.

The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and nursing home beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitation needs.

We are looking for pro-active, highly motivated individuals to work autonomously or as part of a team. The applicant will be expected to be enthusiastic, organised with excellent communication and IT skills.

They should be able to use their own judgement to resolve complex issues. They should be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritize their own workload under constantly changing demands.

The post holder is expected to work alternate shifts including weekends

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Main purpose of the role

1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the discharge process and identify
patients to fill ‘Hub’ beds.
2. Assist in the process of assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patients
ensuring that all relevant information and assessments are continued upon transfer from acute
beds to ‘Hub’ beds.
3. Effectively communicate information to patients, relatives, carers and all members of the
multidisciplinary team.
4. Encourage the patient’s family and friends to be actively involved in the discharge process.
5. To liaise with other providers in ensuring that discharge plans for patients in acute and ‘Hub’
beds are proactively managed and supported through on going discharge planning process.
6. In the case of ‘Hub’ beds, to work alongside an ‘out of hospital MDT’ in ensuring that patients
independence is maximised and that plans for discharge are continued.
7. To be a point of contact alongside a registered nurse for designated wards and ‘Hub’ beds in
providing advice and support, liaising with clinical teams as required.
8. To record and input patient data and information onto multiple IT systems.
9. Work under the direction of the Senior Nurse Teams to ensure discharges are prioritised on a
day to day basis.
10. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid
down by the OT and Physiotherapist.
11. Implement and evaluate basic O.T. interventions for patients in activities relating to their
treatment programme.

Please see Job Description attached.



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