Responsibilities
* Work 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.
Values and Culture
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
We are guided by a comprehensive framework of behaviours that form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care, and the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
Flexible Working
Our organisation supports flexible working. We aim to work with you to find a flexible arrangement that is beneficial for the service, the patients and you, provided it does not compromise service delivery.
Equal Opportunities
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 ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
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 schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
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