Senior Discharge Planning Coordinator - Huntingdon

+ To provide a responsive patient discharge support service completing and tracking referrals from receipt to patient discharge
+ To support the wards on the safe and timely discharge of patients from the acute settings, including attending whiteboards.
+ To record patient level data regarding Discharge Ready patients
+ To oversee the completion and compliance with Red2Green and Criteria to Reside initiatives from a ward perspective.
+ To update the sit rep report for reporting to national database, ensuring that it is accurate and in real time.
+ Liaise with ward staff regarding changes in patient's clinical status affecting discharge and data recording.
+ To support the Head of Site operations, Capacity and Discharge Planning, to perform all allocated administrative tasks required to meet the needs of the service.
+ To undergo training as necessary to meet the needs of new developments within the service., + Contribute to the department, ensuring that it operates to the highest standards, for discharge planning.
+ Be responsible for ensuring that all duties are carried out in accordance with the correct procedures and policies.
+ Ensure that E-Track information is correct and accurate.
+ Support workloads within the department and cover for colleagues in their absence.
+ Act as a key to external organisations regarding queries related to discharge planning and specific patient enquiries.
+ Deal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries from colleagues, ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.
+ Actively take part in team meetings to ensure the department is flexible in its approach to changing workloads.
+ Act as a named link for the discharge team to ensure that the appropriate level of knowledge is acquired to support the administrative processes required.
+ To liaise with Social Services, health providers and organisations providing streamlined patient discharges as required., We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.