Job summary
Sandbanks ward is a 23 bedded ward specialising in oncology. Our patients include those experiencing side effects from their chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, patients requiring brachytherapy, ablation and a who are needing treatment for symptom control. Due to the nature of our patients condition we also work closely with hospital palliative care and the end of life team.
A discharge coordinator's main duties revolve around facilitating smooth and safe patient discharges from hospital. This includes coordinating all aspects of the discharge process, from initial planning to the patient's departure, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the various members of the MDT. They work closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure a positive and successful discharge experience.
Location: Poole Hospital
Main duties of the job
To work on Sandbanks as a Clinical Discharge Coordinator to achieve effective discharge practice in the management of complex cases.
- Works as a clinically independent and autonomous practitioner supporting the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate safe, effective patient discharge as an integral part of the ward team/ integrated discharge co-ordination team
-To be a skilled and knowledgeable advisor for patients, family/carers and staff, raising understanding of the Trust's Discharge Policy, Discharge Planning Standard Operational Procedures and discharge planning processes for simple and complex discharges.- To act in the capacity of a Discharge expert within the trust. Advise and actively support Sandbanks ward whilst liaising with the patient, family, ward MDT, Single point of Access (SPA) to progress timely discharge from the acute trust.
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 about this at interview.
Sandbanks ward will be relocating to the RBH site at the end of 2025.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the potholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A discharge coordinator's main duties revolve around facilitating smooth and safe patient discharges from hospital. This includes coordinating all aspects of the discharge process, from initial planning to the patient's departure, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the various members of the MDT. They work closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure a positive and successful discharge experience.
For more information please see the JD attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
A discharge coordinator's main duties revolve around facilitating smooth and safe patient discharges from hospital. This includes coordinating all aspects of the discharge process, from initial planning to the patient's departure, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the various members of the MDT. They work closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure a positive and successful discharge experience.
For more information please see the JD attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute acute and long term conditions
- Clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients who are EOL or palliative
Technical skills
Essential
Desirable
- Experience using health of the ward
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills
- Knowledge of conditions relevant to cancer care
Desirable
- Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage unpredictable workloads
- Highly motivated
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak a excellent level of English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute acute and long term conditions
- Clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients who are EOL or palliative
Technical skills
Essential
Desirable
- Experience using health of the ward
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills
- Knowledge of conditions relevant to cancer care
Desirable
- Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage unpredictable workloads
- Highly motivated
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak a excellent level of English
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).
