Discharge Coordinator Trauma/Orthopaedics

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Trauma/Orthopaedic discharge coordinator to join our team based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

As ward discharge Co-Ordinator the post holder will provide support in order to facilitate and drive the safe, effective and timely transfer of patients from the Trust to the most appropriate setting to meet the needs of the patient, reducing length of stay and maximising use of hospital beds.

Main duties of the job

To ensure best practice in the provision of a discharge service within the Trauma/Orthopaedic wards through the stipulation of a high quality, consistent, robust, proactive, and timely service.

To provide a single point of communication with patients/relatives/carers ensuring that the discharge processes are patient centred and consider the needs and wishes of the patient/relative/carer.

The post holder will be responsible for his/her own caseload working with support and supervision from the complex discharge coordinators when necessary.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC6597371

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road ,

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

Good communication and conflict resolution skills

Desirable

Experience in the job

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good use of Microsoft office and Teams package
Good knowledge of the audit process
Collaborate with multiprofessional service users, internal & external at all levels

Desirable

Experience in the job

Education

Essential

GCSE Grade C, or above, equivalent in English and Mathematics

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

Good communication and conflict resolution skills

Desirable

Experience in the job

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good use of Microsoft office and Teams package
Good knowledge of the audit process
Collaborate with multiprofessional service users, internal & external at all levels

Desirable

Experience in the job

Education

Essential

GCSE Grade C, or above, equivalent in English and Mathematics

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.