Job summary
Do you want to be part of an established and dynamic team? Do you have a passion for patient safety and experience.
The AMU unit at Poole hospital is pleased to announce the opportunity for a dynamic, organised and proactive Band 3 (or working towards band 4 TNA) Discharge co-ordinator to come and join our team. This post will initially be commenced at band 3 until successful completion of the Nursing associate course.
As the successful post holder you will be expected to work closely with the nursing staff and wider MDT including Discharge Team, Social Services, Care Agencies and Care/Nursing Homes to facilitate the safe and effective discharge of our patients. You will gain experience in managing complex discharges, safeguarding, dealing with challenging situations and communicating with outside agencies.
The post comes with full on the job training with an induction to the hospital and the role included.
So please come and join our amazing team in Acute medicine!!
Base Location: Poole
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute Hospital experience
- Demonstrated knowledge in relation to simple and complex discharge from acute trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
Desirable
- Enrolled on Nursing associate course.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices
- Experienced in delivery of personal care
Knowledge
Essential
- Community referral processes
Desirable
- Discharge planning knowledge within Acute medicine
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute Hospital experience
- Demonstrated knowledge in relation to simple and complex discharge from acute trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
Desirable
- Enrolled on Nursing associate course.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices
- Experienced in delivery of personal care
Knowledge
Essential
- Community referral processes
Desirable
- Discharge planning knowledge within Acute medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
