Discharge Officer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Discharge Officer
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 11 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: dba61db32f5846aeba1bf0ac0aceecc9
Full Job Description
The Complex Discharge Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a patient-centered, friendly, and enthusiastic individual to join our growing team., As a Discharge Officer at UHS, your role will be primarily administrative. Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and coordinating safe, timely discharges for a designated ward or area, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including nursing, medical, therapy, social services, and community teams, as well as voluntary agencies and next of kin.
- Managing a caseload of patients, ensuring discharge plans are in place and up to date.
- Escalating potential discharge delays and ensuring timely discharges each day.
- Keeping accurate patient discharge records in both the patient notes and the complex discharge database (APEX).
- Collaborating with the MDT to create and monitor realistic discharge plans, making adjustments as needed.
No prior experience as a Discharge Officer or in a hospital setting? Don't worry - we provide full training! We're looking for individuals with administrative experience in a customer-oriented environment. If you have strong prioritisation skills, can meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively, this role could be a perfect fit. We encourage you to find out more and apply.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Depending on experience £24,071 - £25,674 pa or pa pro rata