Hospital Discharge Navigator

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Discharge Facilitator to support ward teams in achieving timely patient discharges. You will liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and families to start discharge planning from day one of admission, ensuring patients spend the minimum time in hospital and reporting as required.

You will work across multi-professional disciplines with supervision as needed, using your organisational skills to manage workload, escalate concerns, and coordinate

Qualifications

• GCSE
• NHS experience
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

Responsibilities

• Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Discharge Facilitator to support ward teams in achieving timely patient discharges. You will liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and families to start discharge planning from day one of admission, ensuring patients spend the minimum time in hospital and reporting as required.

You will work across multi-professional disciplines with supervision as needed, using your organisational skills to manage workload, escalate concerns, and coordinate