Discharge Co-Ordinator

You will work alongside the ward teams to provide support and advice on discharge. This role includes the Co-ordination and completion of referrals to other services, working to tight deadlines and communicating with patients, families and the wider MDT. Being a point of contact with both the ward team, patients and families is vital to help reduce the length of stay for patientsMain duties of the job To be responsible for the coordination of the ward's discharge processes. To ensure patients, families and carers are involved in the discharge process from initial admission to actual discharge. Communicates regularly with patients and their relatives to promote and maintain understanding of discharge planning and discharge progress. Is the focal point of contact for communication regarding discharge information and planning for families, patients and MDT. Liaising with other agencies both internal and external to the trust to provide a holistic approach to discharge. Ensure relevant processes are followed to enable timely access to social care, rehab facilities and all community services. Early identification of potential problems that may affect discharge and the development of initial plans to address the issues ensuring escalation to relevant teams As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)"

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS? Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities