Job overview
We are looking for a Clinical Discharge Coordinator to complement our existing team based at Amersham Hospital with some cross site working.
The right individual should have knowledge and experience of discharges from acute and community hospitals, knowledge and experience of the mental capacity Act and an understanding of Continuing Healthcare and Social Care Act
A general overview of responsibilities includes providing support to and working extensively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff to co-ordinate discharge planning for those patients who require on-going care following discharge from hospital.
Candidates will need to have excellent organisational and negotiation skills and a detailed knowledge of care needs documentation, e.g. health needs assessments, continuing health care assessments, continuing care checklists, decision support tools and mental capacity assessments.
You will also need to have excellent communication skills which will enable you to work sensitively with patients and families at what can be a very difficult time in their lives and have an ability to problem solve and an ability to work under pressure.
Main duties of the job
1. To have a full understanding of the Discharge Process and the knowledge and skills to apply effectively in practice to ensure a safe and timely patient discharge takes place.
2. To assist in identifying, negotiating and co-ordinating the movement of patients who are suitable to transfer to other health or social care facilities.
3. To promote integrated and collaborative working with health, social care teams and third sector providers.
4. To initiate and lead patient case conferences or ‘best interest’ meetings, as necessary with discussions and actions documented.
5. The post holder will be required to use a computer, either stands alone or as part of a networked system and will be responsible for the quality of information recorded.
6. To sensitively challenge conventional thinking that hinders or creates a delay in the process of patient discharge.
7. The post holder will maintain accurate records both written and electronic, respecting confidentiality and security at all times in accordance with Trust policies and data protection.
8. To support and actively participate in audits pertaining to patient discharge and whole system flow.
9. To contribute to the development of standards, protocols, care pathways and clinical audit when requested.
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Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
10. Registered Nurse or AHP
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
12. Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
13. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
14. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
15. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
16. Knowledge of the key legislation, best practice and health/social care policy and guidelines relating to own professional practice
17. Able to manage, prioritise and organise own workload effectively
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Desirable criteria
19. Knowledge of the key legislation, best practice and health/social care policy and guidelines relating to own professional practice
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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