Discharge Planning Assistant

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen  for an enthusiastic pro-active person to work as a Discharge Planning Assistant within the Complex Discharge Team.

• We are looking for someone who is able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the great team.
• support  the wards to discharge their patients in a timely manner.
• As the discharge support assistant the  roll is to improve outcomes for patients being discharged once medically fit.
• Early identification of potential needs and additional support is very important in achieving a short length of stay and reduces risk of potential readmission.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the discharge process and be aware of some of the challenges in relation to facilitating good and safe discharge.

An ability to demonstrate trust values and behaviours. Have relevant previous hospital experience and a desire to progress in health care.

Will have or be willing to work towards completing training that enhances knowledge and skills. Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

To work with the  Complex Discharge Discharge Sisters and Matron to promote a discharge ethos amongst the wider MDT, supporting the base wards to ensure that discharges are focused, timely and safe. To focus directly on the needs of the patients requiring  support and facilitation to be discharged from the acute  hospital

• To develop close working relationships with your ward teams, administrative support to the multi-professional team, having delegated responsibility under the direction of an appropriate registered healthcare professional
• Act as an expert resource for patients, their carer's and the multi professional team in relation to the discharge process.
• To drive a team culture alongside colleagues working together.
• Act as an advisor regarding discharge to community settings

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on this vacancy please see the attached job description and personal specifaction.