Discharge Coordinator Trauma/Orthopaedics | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a Trauma/Orthopaedic discharge coordinator to join our team based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
As ward discharge Co-Ordinator the post holder will provide support in order to facilitate and drive the safe, effective and timely transfer of patients from the Trust to the most appropriate setting to meet the needs of the patient, reducing length of stay and maximising use of hospital beds.
As ward discharge Co-Ordinator the post holder will provide support in order to facilitate and drive the safe, effective and timely transfer of patients from the Trust to the most appropriate setting to meet the needs of the patient, reducing length of stay and maximising use of hospital beds.
To ensure best practice in the provision of a discharge service within the Trauma/Orthopaedic wards through the stipulation of a high quality, consistent, robust, proactive, and timely service.
To provide a single point of communication with patients/relatives/carers ensuring that the discharge processes are patient centred and consider the needs and wishes of the patient/relative/carer.
The post holder will be responsible for his/her own caseload working with support and supervision from the complex discharge coordinators when necessary.
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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.
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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024