Discharge Progress Co-Ordinator

Zennor ward is a 28 bedded eldercare ward that looks after patients with often complex needs. The post holder will:

Co-ordinate all stages of the patient journey, from admission to discharge.

Proactively support and facilitate the work of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering the best outcome for the patient; informing and communicating full outcomes of assessments and discharge plans within the clinical area relating to patient discharge/ flow.

Support the Service Manager/Clinical matron with implementing changes to improve patient experience and discharge experience.

The role is an advocate for promoting discharge and works closely with the multidisciplinary teams, including Trust colleagues, Clinical Site Management, Flow Hub, Social Care Providers, our Patients and their families, to proactively plan, prepare and support discharge activity.

Ensure electronic systems are updated in real time supporting the overall move away from paper records.

Will be a member of the Clinical Site team but work to a specific ward or wards, occasionally may need to work in alternative areas and travel between sites to provide cross cover.

Main duties of the job

To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.

Promote early discharge planning and planning of discharge pathways.

To be responsible for supporting the discharge planning from the point of admission ensuring that discharges are expedited in a timely manner maximizing the use of hospital beds and reducing length of stay by being a key member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary Team.

To liaise daily with medical staff & ward Managers/Staff to review all patients, supporting and facilitating discharge decisions and progress and chasing any outstanding diagnostics and reviews.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.