Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Discharge Planning Team working as a Clinical Discharge Co-ordinator based at Bedford Hospital.
The Discharge Team facilitate and promote the safe, timely and efficient discharge of patients from the Trust.
The role will be ward based working collaboratively alongside the Multidisciplinary team to assess, agree and plan patient discharge pathways.
The post holder will have previous experience in Discharge Planning within a community or acute setting and will provide expert knowledge, advice and support for complex discharges.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with external partners from community and adult social care.
You should be well organised and have excellent communication skills, being able to use your own judgement to problem solve to resolve any discharge delays.
The Discharge Planning Team covers a 7 day service working from 08.00 till 18.00 (including weekends and Bank Holidays).
Main duties of the job
Lead and oversee the co-ordination of adult patient discharges
Ward based working as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
Actively participate in MDT Huddle and Board Rounds
To support ward teams in ensuring that all patients have a discharge plan developed within 24 hours of admission as appropriate
Ensure effective communication between the MDT in regards to patient discharge
Undertake patient assessment, collect necessary information, identify and allocate patient discharge pathways in collaboration with the MDT
To case manage and co-ordinate the discharge plans for patients requiring complex support
Work collaboratively with external partners from community and Adult social care to ensure discharges are safe and effective for the smooth transition into community care
Undertake capacity assessments as required
Undertake equipment assessments and ordering for discharge
Complete Discharge Notification documentation
Troubleshoot and escalate discharge delays
Facilitate and lead extended MDT meetings
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Monitor and manage specialist discharge pathways including Rehab, Neuro and ABI pathways
Provide leadership and support to ward teams for the management of patient discharges
To Liaise and communicate with patients, families and carers when planning discharges
To encourage patients, families and cares to be actively involved in the discharge planning process
Facilitate nursing handovers to care facilities and agencies prior to patient discharge
Support ward areas with the Community Nurse referrals process
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC/ AHP registration
2. Teaching/Education qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Previous experience of Discharge planning within an acute/community setting
4. Experience of managing a caseload of patients
Desirable criteria
5. Experience in managing complex discharges from an acute or community setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. Knowledge of discharge planning processes
7. In-depth knowledge of the health and social care national agenda plus legislative frameworks
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Strong, professional leadership qualities
9. Developed communication and interpersonal skills
10. Team focussed
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.