Discharge Planning Assistant

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic pro-active person to work as a Discharge Planning Assistant within the Complex Discharge Team.

• We are looking for someone who is able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the great team.
• support the wards to discharge their patients in a timely manner.
• As the discharge support assistant the roll is to improve outcomes for patients being discharged once medically fit.
• Early identification of potential needs and additional support is very important in achieving a short length of stay and reduces risk of potential readmission.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the discharge process and be aware of some of the challenges in relation to facilitating good and safe discharge.

An ability to demonstrate trust values and behaviours. Have relevant previous hospital experience and a desire to progress in health care.

Will have or be willing to work towards completing training that enhances knowledge and skills. Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Complex Discharge Discharge Sisters and Matron to promote a discharge ethos amongst the wider MDT, supporting the base wards to ensure that discharges are focused, timely and safe. To focus directly on the needs of the patients requiringsupport and facilitation to be discharged from the acutehospital

• To develop close working relationships with your wardteams, administrative support to the multi-professional team, having delegated responsibility under the direction of an appropriate registered healthcareprofessional
• Act as an expert resource for patients, their carer's and the multi professional team in relation to the discharge process.
• To drive a team culture alongside colleagues workingtogether.
• Act as an advisor regarding discharge to communitysettings

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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