Discharge Coordinator

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

22.5 hours per week

To ensure that patients only stay in hospital for the time required to complete their acute treatment. Specifically this post will work with colleagues and ward teams to ensure that they provide and support the functions of the MDT ward.

You will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including medical and nursing staff especially the Specialist Stroke Nurse Practioners where you will be a huge asset within repatriating Stroke patients back from the Hyper acute stage of their Stroke.

Supporting the patient at ward level to ensure effective discharge planning processes are followed in a timely manner for the safe discharge of patients from hospital.

Main duties of the job

Collaborative working and the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with a range of health and social care colleagues in the hospital are an essential element of the role.
You must be a good team player and able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff, work flexible hours across day shifts and be well organised providing efficient, safe discharge for our patients.
Being at home or in a community setting is the best place to continue with a persons recovery once an illness requiring hospital care is over and reduces unnecessary time in hospital where a community or other setting is most appropriate.
IT skills are essential as the post also involves accurately updating the Trusts electronic information systems in house training shall be given for these skills.

If you would like to arrange to visit the unit and team to find out more about Stroke care, please contact Ward Manager Claire Murray 01709 424415

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-002

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients, carers and families.
Competent I.T Skills
Confidence

Desirable

Experience of working alongside the MDT with regard to discharge planning.
Experience in older peoples care / discharge planning.
Insight and involvement in discharge and transport meetings.

Experience

Desirable

Evidence of experience of the discharge assessment and planning

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ Level 3 Care Award or willingness to work towards
Direct Care or equivalent OR Evidence of working in NHS Acute Care

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients, carers and families.
Competent I.T Skills
Confidence

Desirable

Experience of working alongside the MDT with regard to discharge planning.
Experience in older peoples care / discharge planning.
Insight and involvement in discharge and transport meetings.

Experience

Desirable

Evidence of experience of the discharge assessment and planning

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of NVQ Level 3 Care Award or willingness to work towards
Direct Care or equivalent OR Evidence of working in NHS Acute Care

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.