Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and committed band 6 Discharge Coordinator, to join our established team of discharge co-ordinators working within MAIDT.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent organisational and negotiation skills along with an excellent knowledge of the discharge processes for patients with complex needs along with an understanding of Continuing Care Criteria and a working knowledge of Safeguarding principles. Excellent communication skills are also essential to enable the individual to work sensitively with patients and families at a very difficult time. The ability to co-ordinate the many services which contribute to supporting a complex discharge is also essential.
Main duties of the job
This is a challenging role requiring the post holder to work with patients, families, clinical and non-clinical staff groups including colleagues from Local Authority, Continuing health Care/Personalised Commissioning, Bradford District Care Trust and the various Multi-Agency Support teams.
The post-holder will work across BRI, SLH and the community hospital sites.
The post covers 7 days a week; weekend working will be on a rota basis
You should be a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional at least relevant registration experience that includes involvement with complex discharge planning for patients.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working in an area dealing with complex discharges.
- Recent experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written command of English
- Computer literate - ability to use word/Excel/Power Point
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of discharge pathways and processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration) or Registered Allied Health Professional
- Health Service related Degree/Diploma
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Relevant courses / post registration qualification in relevant speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working in an area dealing with complex discharges.
- Recent experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written command of English
- Computer literate - ability to use word/Excel/Power Point
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of discharge pathways and processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration) or Registered Allied Health Professional
- Health Service related Degree/Diploma
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Relevant courses / post registration qualification in relevant speciality
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).
