Complex Discharge Facilitator

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for case managing and facilitating safe, timely and effective discharges of patients from hospital through a multidisciplinary approach with colleagues in our Transfer of Care Hub.

The successful candidate will work closely with ward teams ensuring appropriate referrals are made to prevent unnecessary delays to a patients discharge.

The post holder will be involved of the management, development and support staff in the Discharge Team.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient’s discharge are completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• To ensure the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care that is patient centred and evidence based.
• To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do to.
• Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients, respecting dignity and privacy.
• Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robust to provide a seamless and cohesive transition to other settings.
• Attend mandatory training as a minimum.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do too.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.