Discharge Co-ordinator

The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and 'hub' beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitation
needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and nursing home beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitation needs.

The role will involve close working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (nursing, medical, therapy, social work and care home staff) and patients/relatives/carers, ensuring safe discharge of patients to the most appropriate place. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing patient pathways., 1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the discharge process
2. Assist in the process of assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patients, ensuring that all relevant information and assessments are continued upon transfer from acute beds to appropriate discharge destinations
3. Effectively communicate information to patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
4. Encourage the patient's family and friends to be actively involved in the discharge process.
5. To liaise with other providers in ensuring that discharge plans for patients are appropriate and enacted
6. In the case of 'Hub' beds, to work alongside an 'out of hospital MDT' in ensuring that patient's independence is maximised and that plans for discharge are continued.
7. To be a point of contact alongside a registered nurse for designated wards and 'Hub' beds in providing advice and support, liaising with clinical teams as required
8. To record and input patient data and information onto multiple IT systems
9. Work under the direction of the Senior Nurse Teams to ensure discharges are prioritised on a day to day basis
10. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by the occupational therapists and physiotherapists

We are looking for pro-active, highly motivated individuals to work autonomously or as part of a team. The applicant will be expected to be enthusiastic, organised with excellent communication and IT skills.

They should be able to use their own judgement to resolve complex issues. They should be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritize their own workload under constantly changing demands.

The post holder is expected to work alternate shifts including weekends

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.