Discharge & Community Care Navigator

Shropshire Community Health Nhs Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a key member for its Care Transfer Hub. The role involves assessing and discharging patients with complex needs, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home. Successful candidates will coordinate care plans and work with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. This position emphasizes integration and partnership within health and social care services, making it vital for improving patient recovery times. The role calls for strong assessment and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, particularly in discharge planning or community health.
• Ability to assess patients with complex needs effectively.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patients for discharge with complex needs.
• Coordinate services including community response and reablement.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for effective discharge.

Job description

A community health organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a key member for its Care Transfer Hub. The role involves assessing and discharging patients with complex needs, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home. Successful candidates will coordinate care plans and work with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. This position emphasizes integration and partnership within health and social care services, making it vital for improving patient recovery times. The role calls for strong assessment and communication abilities.