Senior Discharge Coordinator | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
This is a exciting opportunity offering further development from a Band 3 Discharge coordinator to an established Senior Discharge Coordinator Band 4. We welcome applications from people looking for a developmental role or from individuals who hold relevant Band 4 skills and experience as described in the job description and person specification.
The individual will need to ensure careful discharge planning is considered from point of admission and all relevant and necessary processes are carried out that will facilitate discharge. All appropriate literature will need to be disseminated and understood by the person / carer or identified point of contact.Role will entail recording those patients who are Clinically Ready for Discharge and a delay, considering the eligibility criteria and recording on inpatient clinical records.
To provide a single point of communication with Patients/Carers/Identified person to Service Partners/LA ensuring that the discharge processes are patient centred, consider the needs and wishes of the patient and those involved within their care.
To utilise IT/information within the Trust and partner agencies to facilitate improved patient flow enabling a better patient journey.
To ensure that discharge processes are followed and provide guidance when there is lack of clarity around discharge planning.
To ensure accurate and robust reporting is undertaken and shared with relevant care services.
When relevant and agreed by partners to undertake a trusted assessor role to support with patient discharges.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Monday 14 Oct 2024