Discharge Coordinator - Ward 2
- NHS
- Part Time
- Bournemouth
- 24071.00 - 25674.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Ward Two is currently looking to recruit a proactive and patient centred Discharge Coordinator. As a ward we prides ourselves on our effective team work. As a discharge Coordinator on Ward Two, you will be required to interact closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and other external health and social care services in order to facilitate safe and effective discharges for our respiratory patients. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job responsibilities
To be understand this role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy-GCSE / A level or equivalent standard
Desirable
- NVQ level 3: Health/ Social care management or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of patient flow and supporting complex discharge processes in an acute ward area.
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions in a hospital setting
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of supporting others with the process of planning patient discharge requiring CHC and Social services involvement.
- Experience of patient flow and discharge planning systems
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Assessment, planning and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of audits
- Good knowledge of NHS computer systems, e.g Ecamis, EPR
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of both simple and complex discharge form an acute ward, including mental capacity act
- Understanding of National Frameworks, CHC, Delayed Discharge Act and reimbursement
- Understanding of MDT assessment and treatment for vulnerable patients within acute care and community settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of nation guidance and target relating to discharge
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.
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
