Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Discharge Coordinator as substantive Band 6 post for ward 78.Ward 78 is a 32 bedded ward, specialising in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Trauma and Orthopedics, Complex Spines and Ear Nose and Throat. We offer acute and long term care for patients. We are one of four centers that offers Epilepsy Surgery (NORCESS) and work closely with Alder Hey to offer this complex surgery.
The role of the discharge co ordinator would involve working closely with the multi disciplinary team and families to promote a safe and effective discharge from hospital. This would involve providing training such as Gastrostomy training & Tracheotomy training to families and assessing their competencies to ensure they are carrying out safe cares. The discharge co orindator would be responsible for attending discharge planning meetings and any safeguarding meetings to represent the ward.Liasing with all families on the ward on a day to day basis would be a key part of this role to sign post to services which they may require.As well as providing training to families the discharge co ordinator will also work closely with the practice educator to provide a high standard of training to staff on the ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for facilitating safe discharge to relevant client group and will work with the specialities on ward 78
The post holder will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to promote efficient discharge. She/he may also provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.
The post holder will have good knowledge of social services and safeguarding processes.
The post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff patients and carers.
The post holder will deputise for the senior sister as required.
The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high quality education and staff development opportunities. Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - (RN Child)
- Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
- Qualified to function as an assessor for pre registration students
Desirable
- significant post registration experience
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working
- Significant post registration experience in similar clinical environment to the job role
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
Desirable
- experience in discharge planning
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing ability
- Clinical competent in named clinical area/specialty
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven workload management of self and of others.
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - (RN Child)
- Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
- Qualified to function as an assessor for pre registration students
Desirable
- significant post registration experience
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working
- Significant post registration experience in similar clinical environment to the job role
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
Desirable
- experience in discharge planning
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing ability
- Clinical competent in named clinical area/specialty
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven workload management of self and of others.
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
Desirable
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).
