Job summary
We are looking for a motivated individual to work within the Integrated Discharge Team at Watford General Hospital.
The Discharge Coordinator is a Band 4 position full time hours at 37.5 PW. This is a secondment for 10 months. This also includes covering a 7 day service.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Discharge Coordinator will act as the point of contact for the ward teams, AHP's, IDT and SPOC promoting an effective and smooth discharge for all patients on their designated wards.
They will be responsible for highlighting any referrals which the DPN will need to complete. They will then ensure that all aspects of the patient's discharge is progressed and escalate when there are changes or delays to the EDD, patient needs or clinical condition.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key part of the role will be to ensure there is early communication with families/carers/care homes to ensure all relevant information is collated and potential barriers are highlighted so they can be addressed and solved prior to when the patient leaves hospital and mitigate failed discharge.
Alongside these elements the post holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate data is captured on all data bases in order to fulfil all Trust reporting requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key part of the role will be to ensure there is early communication with families/carers/care homes to ensure all relevant information is collated and potential barriers are highlighted so they can be addressed and solved prior to when the patient leaves hospital and mitigate failed discharge.
Alongside these elements the post holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate data is captured on all data bases in order to fulfil all Trust reporting requirements.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of general education/GCSE or equivalent - Maths and English level c or above or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of ability to undertake job related training.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
- Evidence of relevant short course and in-service training.
Desirable
- To have completed recent care certificate or be committed to complete on employment.
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions, types of therapy intervention acquired through training and experience.
- NVQ Level 3, health or social care qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of Hospital Environment and Pathways
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Accepts responsibility for own workload.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Seeks and uses support appropriately
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality at all times.
Desirable
- Knowledge of related legal frameworks for social and health care.
- Knowledge of local health and social care services.
- Experience of working with health/social care databases
- Understanding of how to prioritise patients in need of the service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking of administration work in a hospital or other healthcare setting
Desirable
- Related experience of working in a rehabilitation/Reablement or healthcare environment with older people.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of general education/GCSE or equivalent - Maths and English level c or above or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of ability to undertake job related training.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
- Evidence of relevant short course and in-service training.
Desirable
- To have completed recent care certificate or be committed to complete on employment.
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions, types of therapy intervention acquired through training and experience.
- NVQ Level 3, health or social care qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of Hospital Environment and Pathways
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Accepts responsibility for own workload.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Seeks and uses support appropriately
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality at all times.
Desirable
- Knowledge of related legal frameworks for social and health care.
- Knowledge of local health and social care services.
- Experience of working with health/social care databases
- Understanding of how to prioritise patients in need of the service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking of administration work in a hospital or other healthcare setting
Desirable
- Related experience of working in a rehabilitation/Reablement or healthcare environment with older people.
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).
