Discharge Co-ordinator

The post holder will be required to work under the guidance of the Unit Manager undertaking tasks required in respect of discharge planning, general administration and housekeeping within the department. Whilst working under the guidance of the Unit Manager the post holder will be required to organise their own workload and use their own initiative to ensure required tasks are completed., The primary function of the role will be assisting the Unit in the promotion of flow into and out of the hospital to expedite discharges, taking handovers for patients referred for triage by the Nursing team and using judgement to determine appropriate nature of patient referral following discussion with the nurse in charge, liaising with transport, care agencies, providers and families.

Additionally, the post holder will also need to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the department and undertake housekeeping duties as required and taking into account the needs of the patients within the department. This would include being responsible for the co-ordination of all patient non-clinical facilities/services. Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment within the unit by ensuring quality standards are continuously monitored and estates issues are promptly rectified. Effective stock monitoring, ordering and management.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.