Discharge Co-ordinator (Internal Only)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to support the patient journey from admission to discharge, ensure smooth transitions, and keep discharge plans up to date in patient notes. You will work with the MDT to set realistic estimated discharge dates from day one and monitor progress daily.

The role offers a Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 pattern, 30 hours per week, with commitments to inclusivity, staff development, NHS pension, and a

Responsibilities

• Support patient discharge planning across the MDT to ensure timely and realistic discharge dates.
• Keep discharge planning records up to date in patient notes and monitor progress daily.
• Escalate delays in discharge to the MDT and work with colleagues to implement solutions.

Job description

The key areas of responsibility will be to support the patients journey through their hospital stay, and to ensure a smooth transition from admission to discharge, whether that be to their home or to an alternative agreed placement. You will be integral to the wards and supporting patient flow. You will be sharing information on expected discharges and progress of patients continuing journey towards discharge. Escalating any delays in achieving this and working with the Multidisciplinary teams to find a solution. You will be required to keep up to date records of the patients discharge planning in the patients notes. You will work with the MDT to ensure all patients have up to date, realistic discharge plans and take action to implement, monitor and amend the plans if necessary, in partnership will all relevant colleagues. You will commence discharge planning discussions with the MDT from day one of admission, or as soon as possible and promote that the Estimated Discharge Date is set meaningfully and realistically in the first instance, reviewed daily and accurately recorded.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:00- 16:00. 30.0 hours per week.

If you have excellent organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working within a busy and dynamic team, then this is the position for you.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.