Job summary
Thankyou for considering this exciting opportunity.
We are seeking to appointan enthusiastic discharge coordinator to join our team on a 32 bedded
General Medical ward at UHND.
Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy fast pace
environments? Are you well organised,
focused and eager to make a difference?
Do you enjoy being part of a strong,
positive team? If so, this could be your
opportunity to join our friendly, supportive
team here within Integrated Medical Specialities (IMS) at UHND
Within IMS we strive towards delivering a high
standard of care to each and every patient we have the privelege to care for.
As the discharge coordinator, your role
will be pivotal to the patient journey
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for motivated and compassionate staff to focus on the patient
discharge planning process. You need to be organised, able to prioritise
workloads, undertake assessments, use your own initiative and communicate
clearly and concisely with a range of people. The role will involve working
closely with ward staff, twice daily ward MDT meetings using the ethos of 'Why
not Home, Why not Today' and communicating with patients, relatives and other
community services to provide a proactive and continuous process of discharge
planning, avoiding delays and thereby improving patient experience.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to be Flexible to ensure service needs are met.
- Able to attend training sessions and undertake shadowing shifts relevant to this post.
- Attention to detail.
- Resilient.
- Be a compassionate individual.
- Kindness.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily.
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to be Flexible to ensure service needs are met.
- Able to attend training sessions and undertake shadowing shifts relevant to this post.
- Attention to detail.
- Resilient.
- Be a compassionate individual.
- Kindness.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily.
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.
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).
