Job summary
As a Discharge case manager you will be aligned to specific hospital in patient areas and will be responsible for a case load of patients at all levels of complexity to progress their hospital journey from admission to discharge
you will play a vital role within hospital flow and be the escalation point to progress a patients hospital journey
Main duties of the job
In liaison with ward staff community partners, social services and other healthcare colleagues facilitate timely, appropriate and safe discharges of patients
Ensure Early discharge notifications are completed and sent within 24 hours of admission
Ensure needs based assessments and any onward referrals are sent within a timely manner
Ensure all clinical systems are kept up to date throughout the day this includes cerner, optica and discharge dashboards
attend daily board rounds, MDT meetings Family and professional meetings
Be point of contact for patients and family members
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Discharge case manager you will be aligned to specific hospital in patient areas and will be responsible for a case load of patients at all levels of complexity to progress their hospital journey from admission to discharge
you will play a vital role within hospital flow and be the escalation point to progress a patients hospital journey
In liaison with ward staff community partners, social services and other healthcare colleagues facilitate timely, appropriate and safe discharges of patients
Ensure Early discharge notifications are completed and sent within 24 hours of admission
Ensure needs based assessments and any onward referrals are sent within a timely manner
Ensure all clinical systems are kept up to date throughout the day this includes cerner, optica and discharge dashboards
attend daily board rounds, MDT meetings Family and professional meetings
Be point of contact for patients and family members
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Discharge case manager you will be aligned to specific hospital in patient areas and will be responsible for a case load of patients at all levels of complexity to progress their hospital journey from admission to discharge
you will play a vital role within hospital flow and be the escalation point to progress a patients hospital journey
In liaison with ward staff community partners, social services and other healthcare colleagues facilitate timely, appropriate and safe discharges of patients
Ensure Early discharge notifications are completed and sent within 24 hours of admission
Ensure needs based assessments and any onward referrals are sent within a timely manner
Ensure all clinical systems are kept up to date throughout the day this includes cerner, optica and discharge dashboards
attend daily board rounds, MDT meetings Family and professional meetings
Be point of contact for patients and family members
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).