Brain Injury Service Coordinator
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Job summary
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
This post is based in the Brain Injury service which consists of two wards, delivering assessment, rehabilitation and management to patients with complex needs, including Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness. The post holder will work alongside both the admissions team and senior clinical team to ensure timely and safe admissions to the Brain Injury Service. The post holder will work as part of a team of co-ordinators, reporting to the Lead Patient Flow Co-ordinator to provide assessment, advice and support to referrers, prospective patients and their families from pre-admission through to admission. The post holder will work closely with the Consultants, Senior Nursing staff, GP’s, admissions team, IT team and the wider multi-disciplinary team at the RHN as well as key external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Main Objectives of the Role
- To ensure all referrals to the Brain Injury Service are appropriately assessed, screened and monitored, in line with contractual obligations
- To be responsible for delivering a co-ordinated and streamlined admission pathway for patients
- To develop close working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including NHS referrers, Consultants and Case Mangers promoting the Brain Injury Service and RHN
- To manage and support family expectations of rehabilitation and discharge pathways at RHN
- To act as a resource and link person for referrers and families from referral to admission
- Demonstrate an awareness of RHN’s objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
- Strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work.
Key Responsibilities
- To screen all referrals to The Brain Injury Service, gathering all appropriate information to establish need and type of pre-admission assessment
- To conduct appropriate pre-admission assessment working with the referring team and family as required.
- To provide family and referrers with appropriate information and literature regarding the services provided by the Brain Injury Service at the RHN
- To work closely with RHN Consultants to ensure suitability of admission and/or advice of alternative rehabilitation facilities
- To provide on-going suppo
About us
Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our residents, as well as music and art therapy spaces.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital – we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£46,660 to £59,198 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
ahw148
Job locations
West Hill, Putney, London
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Putney
London
SW15 3SW
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
Address
West Hill, Putney, London
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Putney
London
SW15 3SW
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