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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Coordinator

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Job summary

Are you ready to be part of an exciting and innovative opportunity in healthcare? Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust is on a mission to celebrate the achievements so far and shape the future of healthcare. We're looking for passionate individuals to join us on this incredible journey.

If you're ready to be part of something special, shaping the future of healthcare with an innovative and dynamic team, we invite you to join us. Be the change you want to see in healthcare - apply today!

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will undertake the role of identifying complex discharges and facilitating assessments for the complex discharge of patients to community services which will ensure their safe discharge from acute Our ethos is to work to a Home First discharge and to discharge patients before 12 noon.
  • To work autonomously to ensure that the patient is discharged at the earliest opportunity and to encourage the use of own / family transport to reduce the dependency on services.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge in discharge options, services available, whilst providing support to the patient, their family / carer and care workers in communicating the possible plan, estimated date of discharge and managing and addressing any concerns raised.
  • Lead and contribute at the multi-disciplinary team meeting by ensuring the patient's wishes are heard, needs are assessed and well managed to achieve a timely discharge. Also promote advanced care planning where appropriate to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
  • Support ward staff in developing their discharge planning skills and documentation according to trust policy.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CCS-1025R

Job locations

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Karla Butterworth on karla.butterworth2@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Karla Butterworth on karla.butterworth2@nhs.net

Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • Home first knowledge/understanding
  • Discharge pathway knowledge/understanding
  • HCPC/NMC/Social Care reg
  • System pressure knowledge/experience

Desirable

  • Varied acute and community experience and knowledge that enables you to deliver the role
  • Car driver and access to car for work
  • Understanding of medicines management
Person Specification

Application

Essential

  • Home first knowledge/understanding
  • Discharge pathway knowledge/understanding
  • HCPC/NMC/Social Care reg
  • System pressure knowledge/experience

Desirable

  • Varied acute and community experience and knowledge that enables you to deliver the role
  • Car driver and access to car for work
  • Understanding of medicines management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ARCH Clinical Team Lead

Karla Butterworth

Karla.Butterworth2@nhs.net

07584145901

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CCS-1025R

Job locations

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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