Discharge Navigator for Complex Medicine Ward

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Co-ordinator for the Complex Medicine Ward at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role focuses on efficient discharge planning, requiring collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely bed availability, including hub beds.

The post involves liaising with patients and families, managing discharge priorities, and contributing to a smooth patient pathway in a high-demand hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Discharge coordination experience or related healthcare coordination desirable.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support discharge processes and hub beds.
• Assist in discharge planning for patients moving from acute beds to hub beds.
• Communicate clearly with patients, relatives and carers about discharge plans and expectations.
• Record and input patient data into multiple IT systems and prioritise daily discharges.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Co-ordinator for the Complex Medicine Ward at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role focuses on efficient discharge planning, requiring collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely bed availability, including hub beds.

The post involves liaising with patients and families, managing discharge priorities, and contributing to a smooth patient pathway in a high-demand hospital environment.