Discharge Navigator — Complex Medicine Ward

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a discharge co-ordinator on the Complex Medicine Ward at John Radcliffe Hospital. The role focuses on facilitating timely discharges from hospital and hub beds, with emphasis on complex multi-disciplinary assessments and care planning.

You will work closely with nursing, medical, therapy and social care staff, patients and families to manage pathways and ensure safe, efficient discharge decisions under shifting demands.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, highly motivated individual.
• Enthusiastic, organised with excellent communication and IT skills.
• Able to prioritise workload under changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and hub beds.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and care home staff to ensure safe discharge.
• Manage patient pathways and coordinate complex assessments and conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a discharge co-ordinator on the Complex Medicine Ward at John Radcliffe Hospital. The role focuses on facilitating timely discharges from hospital and hub beds, with emphasis on complex multi-disciplinary assessments and care planning.

You will work closely with nursing, medical, therapy and social care staff, patients and families to manage pathways and ensure safe, efficient discharge decisions under shifting demands.