Integrated Discharge Team Coordinator (or Trainee)

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Scotland seeks a Discharge Co-ordinator for a 6-month contract. This role involves managing discharge processes from Forth Valley Royal Hospital, ensuring safe and timely transfers for patients. Ideal candidates must be a registered nurse or AHP. Weekend work on a rota basis is required. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse or AHP registered with HCPC.
• Experience in managing discharge processes is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team and engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive discharge planning for hospital patients.
• Engage with patients and healthcare colleagues for discharge plans.
• Prioritise workloads and demonstrate organisational skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Flexibility under pressure

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

AHP registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Secondment/Fixed term opportunity for 6 months to improve service delivery.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Discharge Team on a fixed term basis for six months. Working as a Discharge Co-ordinator you will, as part of a wider team, manage the daily process of pro-active Discharge Planning within Forth Valley Royal Hospital to support the safe and timely transfer / discharge of patients from the Acute Hospital, while implementing the DWD (Discharge without Delay) principles and a Home First ethos.

The post may be available as a secondment. Existing permanent employees must discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment policy and form are available on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The candidate should take it to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily process of pro-active Discharge Planning to support safe and timely discharge from the Acute Hospital.
• Engage with patients, carers, hospital colleagues and Health and Social Care teams to ensure robust discharge plans.
• Work within the Discharge without Delay (DWD) principles and the Home First ethos.
• Prioritise fluctuating workloads, maintain focus across professional boundaries, and operate in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, effective communication, problem solving, and commitment to continuing professional development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This post is open to 1st Level Registered Nurses and AHP registered with HCPC.
• The service covers 7 days a week, 8am-4pm; weekend work on a rota basis is part of the role.
• The post may be considered as a training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.
• PVG scheme membership is required; more information is available on the PVG scheme.
• Informal enquiries may be directed to the Discharge Team Manager via the provided contact details.
• Equality and diversity: NHS Forth Valley and NHS Scotland are committed to equality and encouraging applications from all sections of society.

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