Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 discharge coordinator to join a motivated team that are dedicated to the development of skills and the delivery of high quality safe care.
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, content with working in a busy environment and who has good time management skills. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. It is essential that you act professionally at all times, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise work load and recognising simple or complex needs, coordinating the discharge or transfer process together with the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills. Experience in the use of hospital I.T. systems would be desirable though not essential as full training and support would be given.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that Nervecentre is kept up to date in relation to all and any relevant information relating to the patients discharge including medically safe status and transfer information.
Under the supervision of the nurse in charge, facilitate ward admissions by effective discharge planning. (Supporting effective discharge planning to provide, smooth timely discharge)
Maintain a regular presence on the ward, attending all daily Board rounds and any multi-professional case conferences. Identify patients who could be discharged, enabling these patients to be reviewed first.
Take responsibility for ensuring the discharge plan information is reviewed, assessed and updated according to patient condition changes and inform the senior medical and nursing staff if patients do not have a documented management plan within 24 hours of arrival to the base ward
About us
We are a supportive team and we strive to provide excellent patient care and to ensure that patients and their carers have a positive experience
We are an innovative and proactive Divisional team committed to ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. We are keen to encourage development in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the team.
We pride ourselves on maintaining safe patient flow and providing an efficient and quality service, the discharge coordinator is an integral part of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with clerical and clinical staff to maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trusts beds.
To have responsibility for co-ordination of the ward discharge processes.
To ensure patients, their carers and members of the MDT are fully involved at all stages of the patient's admission / discharge process.
To utilise IT/information within the trust to facilitate better discharge on the ward and enable the ward to alter processes to improve discharge
Manage the coordination of the more complex discharges from the ward ensuring ward NIC is kept up to date with any relevant changes or issues relating to that discharge
The ability to input and provide accurate data and reports would also be desirable. If you feel you have the qualities required to fulfil this role and you are dedicated to high quality, patient centered care we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with clerical and clinical staff to maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trusts beds.
To have responsibility for co-ordination of the ward discharge processes.
To ensure patients, their carers and members of the MDT are fully involved at all stages of the patient's admission / discharge process.
To utilise IT/information within the trust to facilitate better discharge on the ward and enable the ward to alter processes to improve discharge
Manage the coordination of the more complex discharges from the ward ensuring ward NIC is kept up to date with any relevant changes or issues relating to that discharge
The ability to input and provide accurate data and reports would also be desirable. If you feel you have the qualities required to fulfil this role and you are dedicated to high quality, patient centered care we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Willingness to study at NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Use of hospital IT systems e.g. Nervecentre, Notis
Desirable
- Previous experience of discharge process
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports on discharge data and to communicate this information to all levels of clinical staff
Desirable
- Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Willingness to study at NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Use of hospital IT systems e.g. Nervecentre, Notis
Desirable
- Previous experience of discharge process
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports on discharge data and to communicate this information to all levels of clinical staff
Desirable
- Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).