Discharge Co-ordinator

Darlington Memorial Hospital Nhs Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Discharge Coordinator for our gastroenterology ward. The role focuses on arranging safe discharges, coordinating with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care and services are in place for a smooth transition home.

The post requires effective communication, ability to work with social services and district nurses, and participation in pre-discharge planning within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Arrange safe discharges for ward patients and liaise with multidisciplinary team to determine care and services needed.
• Discuss with patients and relatives to establish support needed for discharge.
• Coordinate with social services, discharge management team and district nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Initiative

Leadership

Planning

Calm under pressure

Observation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The successful candidate will arrange the safe discharge out of hospital for our patients. Good communication will be needed to establish what services need to be set up to facilitate a smooth, safe transition out of hospital. Good working relationships will be needed with the multidisciplinary team to work together to determine what care and services are needed to safely discharge the patients. Good telephone skills will be needed and documenting in the patients records., Arranging discharges for ward patients. Discussion with patients and relatives to establish what support is needed to facilitate discharge out of hospital. Discussion with multidisciplinary team members including social services, the discharge management team and district nurses. Liaising with the discharge lounge to arrange discharge home. Job description, Arranging discharges for ward patients. Discussion with patients and relatives to establish what support is needed to facilitate discharge out of hospital. Discussion with multidisciplinary team members including social services, the discharge management team and district nurses. Liaising with the discharge lounge to arrange discharge home.

We are a 26 bed gastroenterology ward looking to recruit a Discharge Coordinator to our team. This post entails arranging safe discharges for our patients when being discharged from hospital. This will need good communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members within and outside of the hospital. This will include discussion with social workers and district nurses.,

• Relevant NVQ Level 3/Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.,
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality

Experience Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.,
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal
• skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.
• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3/Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

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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. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.