Discharge Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Darlington, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Weare recruiting to the post of Discharge Coordinator on an Endocrine ward. Thepost holder will be responsible for the arranging of safe discharges from theward. We are a friendly team and are always keen to welcome new members to theward.

Main duties of the job

Therole of the successful candidate will be to arrange discharges of the patients.This will entail communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinaryteam to implement the services needed for safe discharge of our patients.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Arranging discharges for thepatients.

Discussion with patients andrelatives about what support is needed in the discharge process.

Discussion with multidisciplinaryteam members including social services, the discharge management team anddistrict nurses.

Discussion with ward physiotherapistsand occupational therapist.

Liasing with discharge lounge to arrangetransport home.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Hospital setting experience.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 in care or willing to undertake this.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Time management skills.

Special Requirements

Essential

Good communication skills.

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