Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Co-Ordinator to work on Ward 7. Harplands Hospital. This vacancy would suit someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity and wants to work on an Older Persons Inpatient Ward.
Ward 7 is a dynamic ward specialising in complex mental health needs. The Ward has a full MDT which strives to deliver high quality compassionate care that promotes independence and recovery for people with Mental Health needs.
The post is based at the Harplands Hospital and we offer free parking to all staff as well encouraging staff to develop their careers.
We are keen to show you any of our services and provide an opportunity to meet some team members, if you would like to arrange an informal visit prior to making an application please email andreaf.lucking@combined.nhs.uk Otherwise please submit your application.
Main duties of the job
The Discharge Co-ordinator (DC) will function as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the ward, to help provide a seamless service to patients, with proximal supervision from the Ward Manager(s) and other professionals as appropriate.
One of the most important functions of the DC will be to assist in the timely and safe discharge of patients from inpatient care, following an appropriate assessment by the MDT, in line with the relevant policies, care plans and risk assessments.
About us
AWARDED TRUST OF THE YEAR
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our team prides themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we'd like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered professional who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country. Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we want to meet you and discuss the possibility of you joining this great Team.
The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.
In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Uniform provided
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
Excellent pension scheme available
27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Free parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain excellent standards of communication where complex and/or sensitive clinical information may have to be conveyed to other clinicians (e.g. in MDT or in external organisations as appropriate), or patients/relatives/carers. Patients are likely to have some degree of mental health condition such that communication may be difficult and/or emotive.
- Bed management and co-ordination of beds Transfers/discharge preparation/out of area
- Collaborate with service user/carers groups to promote and practice shared decision making.
- Adopt and oversee accurate, robust and high standards of record keeping.
- Participate in MDT reviews, daily reviews, ward meetings and handovers.
- Identify areas of concern and escalate as required.
- Keeping up to date and being involved with out of area patients and placements
- Working with Assistant practitioners and Discharge coordinators on other wards
- Wider system meetings such as bed meetings, delayed discharge meetings, link meetings with the community teams
- Building networks and relationships between community teams and beyond the wards
- Assistance with SAP 3 and the social care processes
- Linking with social care colleagues
- Helping with discharge planning and making follow up arrangements
- Completing discharge paperwork and pathways with patients
- Arranging ward reviews, MDT meetings and coordinating the meetings for the MDT
- Referring for CPA and CCO allocation
- Using Lorenzo and making clinical records
- Referring and engaging with rehab services
- Supporting patient assessments such as social care assessments, rehab assessments, EIT assessments
- Liaising with all agencies involved within patient care such as housing/finance and benefits
- Liaising with Emergency accommodations and partners
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain excellent standards of communication where complex and/or sensitive clinical information may have to be conveyed to other clinicians (e.g. in MDT or in external organisations as appropriate), or patients/relatives/carers. Patients are likely to have some degree of mental health condition such that communication may be difficult and/or emotive.
- Bed management and co-ordination of beds Transfers/discharge preparation/out of area
- Collaborate with service user/carers groups to promote and practice shared decision making.
- Adopt and oversee accurate, robust and high standards of record keeping.
- Participate in MDT reviews, daily reviews, ward meetings and handovers.
- Identify areas of concern and escalate as required.
- Keeping up to date and being involved with out of area patients and placements
- Working with Assistant practitioners and Discharge coordinators on other wards
- Wider system meetings such as bed meetings, delayed discharge meetings, link meetings with the community teams
- Building networks and relationships between community teams and beyond the wards
- Assistance with SAP 3 and the social care processes
- Linking with social care colleagues
- Helping with discharge planning and making follow up arrangements
- Completing discharge paperwork and pathways with patients
- Arranging ward reviews, MDT meetings and coordinating the meetings for the MDT
- Referring for CPA and CCO allocation
- Using Lorenzo and making clinical records
- Referring and engaging with rehab services
- Supporting patient assessments such as social care assessments, rehab assessments, EIT assessments
- Liaising with all agencies involved within patient care such as housing/finance and benefits
- Liaising with Emergency accommodations and partners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work at Diploma level or equivalent work based experience
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills are essential, including use of MS Office applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work at Diploma level or equivalent work based experience
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills are essential, including use of MS Office applications.
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).
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).
