Discharge Coordinator - Durlston Ward
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Old Town, Poole
Discharge Coordinator - Durlston Ward
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Old Town, Poole
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 12 Mar | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5e89354d5c364942894d548e803599bb
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable, motivated Discharge Keyworker to join Durlston Ward at Poole Hospital.
This post offers the successful individual the opportunity to enhance their discharge knowledge and practically support both patients and staff ensuring that patients experience a safe discharge.The successful individual will spend the majority of their working day with the MDT and liaising with patients, relatives and the wider discharge network to streamline complex discharges:
You will be expected to:o Support the ward MDT with assessment and decision-making.o Liaise between the ward staff, therapists, social workers and external partner staff.o Guide ward staff to improve discharge planning referrals/ process.o Support effective discharge planning reporting via the discharge related IT systems.
o Complete appropriate referrals and discharge paperwork
o Book joint therapy and family meetings.
This role is part time, 22.5 hours per week, set days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday., To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
