Paediatric Flow and Discharge Coordinator
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, motivated and dynamic Patient Flow and Complex Discharge Coordinator to be part of a regional project supporting improved discharge processes from the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital.
This exciting position offers the opportunity for an individual to work autonomously with their own patient case load. This case load will consist of a wide range of patients, with multiple medical/surgical needs such as Long-Team Ventilation, those requiring home care packages. This is a full-time role which is currently funded for 1 year.
The successful candidate will lead and work as part of a multi-professional team to support the smooth running and co-ordination of complex discharges and avoid unnecessary readmissions. They will a point of contact for families and act as a liaison between them and their multiple medical/surgical professionals.
Main duties of the job
The Complex Discharge Coordinator will support discharges of all patients but with a specific focus on the longer-term patients and/or complex discharges and/or transition to adult services.
The role will improve the child and parents' experience and quality of care by reducing time spent in hospital.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise and decision making to facilitate timely discharges. They will work collaboratively with the MDT, parents and local hospital, community teams and external agencies to ensure a timely and effective discharge.
To ensure that the ongoing needs of the child are being appropriately met.
The successful candidate will work closely with all ward teams ensuring appropriate referrals are seen and made to local authorities and preventing unnecessary, avoidable delays for patient discharge.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
19 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-5486903-JUL23
Job locations
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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