As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Responsibilities
* Works as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including clinicians, therapists, social care, and community services to establish and oversee discharge plans that are safe, timely, and efficient whether patients are heading home or transitioning to continued care settings.
* Conduct holistic assessments to determine a patient's health and social care needs.
* Assist in the case management of complex discharge planning.
* Coordinate 'Discharge to Assess' pathways and integrate 'Home First' as the preferred outcome when appropriate.
* Liaise with patients, families and external agencies (e.g community, voluntary, commissioning services).
* Initiate referrals, manage caseload and problem solve to avoid discharge delays.
* Coordinate the Transfer of Care Hub, provide advice to ward staff and other professionals, including educational support.
* Supervise ward discharge coordinators, discharge facilitators and admin staff.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
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