Job summary
We are looking to recruit a band 5 Pathway Coordinator to join us in Neuro Rehabilitation at the Orpington Site.
The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to coordinate the administrative pathway of patients within Neuro-Rehabilitation for two wards at Orpington Hospital
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for ensuring the discharge pathway for the Ontario 2b and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit patients is supported and delivered by providing a seamless service from admission to discharge.
- Central point for all internal and external referrals to the Ontario 2b and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Units. Attendance at weekly referral meetings with a responsibility to compile, circulate and update the Assessment positioning list on a weekly basis.
- Supporting the MDT Team to ensure that there is effective communication between disciplines, social services and patients.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
- As part of the MDT, liaise with the team, internal and external partners, other trusts and service providers to ensure patient flow throughout the unit;
- Minute meetings: Performance and Governance and family meetings;
- Prepare and participate in the weekly multi-disciplinary discharge planning meetings and following through on action points, ensuring completion to agreed timescales;
- Maintain the electronic MDM list and update twice weekly as progressions are made during the patient discharge pathway;
- Support the team in submitting community neuro and physical disability referrals for patients requiring specialist brain injury and YPD services;
- Participate in investigating any counter fraud and overseas entitlement issues;
- To act as a resource person within on non-clinical issues to provide accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and general practitioners.
DATA and INFORMATION:
- Capturing data and transfer of care activity from the unit.
- Ensure that the data on electronic patient records (EPR) is correct and reflective of the patient stay.
Discharge Planning
- Maintain expected dates of discharge electronically using the EPR function.
- Update and maintain the multi-disciplinary meeting list for weekly MDM meetings
- Compile, circulate and update the Assessment positioning list on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for coordinating on-ward referrals to community services or other units upon discharge.
- Capturing data and transfer of care activity from both Units,
Job description
Job responsibilities
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
- As part of the MDT, liaise with the team, internal and external partners, other trusts and service providers to ensure patient flow throughout the unit;
- Minute meetings: Performance and Governance and family meetings;
- Prepare and participate in the weekly multi-disciplinary discharge planning meetings and following through on action points, ensuring completion to agreed timescales;
- Maintain the electronic MDM list and update twice weekly as progressions are made during the patient discharge pathway;
- Support the team in submitting community neuro and physical disability referrals for patients requiring specialist brain injury and YPD services;
- Participate in investigating any counter fraud and overseas entitlement issues;
- To act as a resource person within on non-clinical issues to provide accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and general practitioners.
DATA and INFORMATION:
- Capturing data and transfer of care activity from the unit.
- Ensure that the data on electronic patient records (EPR) is correct and reflective of the patient stay.
Discharge Planning
- Maintain expected dates of discharge electronically using the EPR function.
- Update and maintain the multi-disciplinary meeting list for weekly MDM meetings
- Compile, circulate and update the Assessment positioning list on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for coordinating on-ward referrals to community services or other units upon discharge.
- Capturing data and transfer of care activity from both Units,
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Pathway experience
- Neuro Experience
Personal
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Pathway experience
- Neuro Experience
Personal
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
Essential
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).
