Discharge Coordinator
5 days ago
We are looking for a discharge coordinator to complement our existing team.
The right individual should have knowledge and experience of discharges from acute and community hospitals, knowledge and experience of the mental capacity Act and an understanding of Continuing Healthcare and Social Care Act
A general overview of responsibilities includes providing support to and working extensively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff to co-ordinate discharge planning for those patients who require on-going care following discharge from hospital.
You will also need to have excellent communication skills which will enable you to work sensitively with patients and families at what can be a very difficult time in their lives and have an ability to problem solve and an ability to work under pressure.
- To assist in identifying, negotiating and co-ordinating the movement of patients who are suitable to transfer to other health or social care facilities.
- To promote integrated and collaborative working with health, social care teams and third sector providers.
- To initiate and lead patient case conferences or ‘best interest’ meetings, as necessary with discussions and actions documented.
- The post holder will be required to use a computer, either stands alone or as part of a networked system and will be responsible for the quality of information recorded.
- To sensitively challenge conventional thinking that hinders or creates a delay in the process of patient discharge.
- The post holder will maintain accurate records both written and electronic, respecting confidentiality and security at all times in accordance with Trust policies and data protection.
- To support and actively participate in audits pertaining to patient discharge and whole system flow.
- To contribute to the development of standards, protocols, care pathways and clinical audit when requested.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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