Non-Clinical Discharge Co-ordinator

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated individual to join the Discharge team, supporting planning, coordination and transfer of care for patients with complex discharge needs from admission to safe discharge.

You will work under the supervision of existing discharge co-ordinators, liaising with ward staff and community services to develop timely discharge plans, advocating for patients when needed, and promoting high quality care.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality discharge and patient flow for complex planning needs.
• Liaise with ward staff to identify patients needing complex discharge planning and ensure referrals are made.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, carers and community services to develop and implement an optimal discharge plan.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join the Discharge team working within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. The team support the discharge of patients with varying needs.

You will work with the supervision of existing discharge co-ordinators supporting the planning, coordination and transfer of care of patients with complex discharge needs from the point of admission to safe and effective discharge.

Professional Development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work within any of the hospital sites.

Essential requirements are set out in the attached job description. You should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have good time management skills, and be able to prioritise and work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

• To support the delivery of high quality discharge and patient flow for patients with complex discharge planning needs in keeping the needs of the patient and their carer’s, acting as the patients advocate when necessary.
• To liaise with the ward staff to identify patients with complex and multi –discharge planning needs which require intervention and work with the complex discharge co-ordinators to ensure all appropriate assessments/referrals are made and the patient’s needs are met in a timely manner in order to prevent delays.
• Communicate and liaise with patients, relatives and carers, staff in community, social services, voluntary agencies etc to develop an optimum plan for the patient from the point of admission to discharge.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hayley Shaw Job title: Matron - Discharge & Patient Flow Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07866136619

For further information or to discuss this role further please contact Hayley Shaw - Matron for Discharge & Patient Flow - 07866136619 [e-mail]