Overview
The London North West Healthcare NHS Trust consists of Northwick Park, Central Middlesex and Ealing hospitals. The Complex Discharge Team is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic patient pathway co‑ordinator who will bring new ideas and share excellent working practices within this busy, friendly and supportive team. Integrated Discharge Team is committed to providing a 7‑day service and this role may include participation in weekend and bank holiday cover.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate complex discharges to ensure, together with ward senior staff, that the Discharge Pathway is adhered to, enabling a safe and smooth discharge.
* Optimise hospital bed utilisation and reduce length of stay by ensuring the timely, safe transfer or discharge of patients to the most appropriate and agreed environment, including monitoring transfer to non‑acute rehabilitation centres and facilitating delayed transfers of care.
* Instigate and coordinate meetings with patients, families/carers and community agents, and facilitate joint working partnership between primary and secondary care.
* Ensure that staff training and procedures are adhered to, promoting a patient‑centred care pathway to reduce delayed transfers of care within the Trust.
* Participate in the review and implementation of the LNWH NHS Trust Discharge Policy across all departments, proposing and working towards service changes within multi‑disciplinary teams or outside one's specialist area.
Requirements
* Excellent communication skills.
* Extensive experience in managing complex discharges in the NHS.
* Professional knowledge and leadership skills to take the lead in coordinating complex discharges.
Benefits
We offer support and training to develop your role within the team as well as the benefits of working within the NHS.
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