Job overview
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and patient-centredDischarge Care Co-Ordinatorto join our team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This pivotal role supports the safe, timely, and effective discharge of patients from hospital settings. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the post-holder will co-ordinate discharge planning processes, support communication with families and community services, and ensure discharge arrangements are in place and progressing efficiently.
This is a ward-based role, typically assigned to a named ward or group of wards. However, the post-holder will be required to provide cross-site support and flexible cover at times of operational demand, across Wexham Park, Heatherwood, and Frimley Park Hospitals.
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Main duties of the job
* As part of an integrated Capacity and Discharge Team to work in partnership with social services and external stake holders, patients and their carers to proactively support and facilitate timely and safe discharge from hospital to home or onward care settings.
* To provide a single point of contact on a named ward 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.
* Maintain momentum of discharge planning throughout the entire process; supporting and working in partnership with other members of the MDT; doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other Hospital Assessment and Discharge Team members and constructively challenging where appropriate decisions with regards to discharge planning.
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