We require a Discharge Co-ordinator on a permanent basis to work on the wards across the acute and community hospitals to increase patient flow and optimise patient experience surrounding all transfers of care.
Discharge Co-ordinators are responsible for coordinating complex hospital discharges in collaboration with the ward staff, therapists and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.
There is full support from within the Discharge team and the training is provided with a robust induction programme. We will consider applicants for a developmental post to allow completion of the required qualification.
We are looking for an energetic and caring person who has a good understanding and working knowledge of the health and social care environment to coordinate discharges and work within the multi-disciplinary team.
We are a friendly and supportive team. We work within the hospital setting and have good relationships across the discharge system and with the community teams. This is an exciting role that has a great deal of variety within the working day.
Working pattern to support 1 x 37.5 hours a week consisting of 4 x 9.5 hour days. Additional post 1 x 30.0 hours per week consisting of 4 x 7.5 hours days. This role may have the potential to become full-time working hours.
For any further info please contact Anke Scholey (07825935632) who would welcome a conversation with you.
To provide a single point of contact for patients, families, carers and associated people and co-ordinate/contribute to the safe and timely hospital discharge in partnership with other multi-disciplinary colleagues. This is a 7 day service.
Why Work With Us
We are a friendly and supportive team. We work within the hospital setting and have good relationships across the discharge system and with the community teams. This is an exciting role that has a great deal of variety within the working day.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anke Scholey Job title: Operational Manager Inpatient Discharge Email address: anke.scholey@nhs.net Telephone number: 07825935632