Discharge Coordinator inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED 16 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata  PERMANENT 
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role

In line with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's commitment to timely discharge we are currently recruiting a full-time Discharge Coordinator.

The key areas of responsibility will be to support the patients' journey through their Hospital stay to ensure a smooth transition from admission to discharge home or to alternative agreed placement. You will be integral in the daily tactical meetings to support patient flow; sharing information on your areas on expected discharges and progress of patients continuing their journey towards discharge, escalating any blocks to achieve this. You will need to forge close links with the Therapy teams as well as the wider MDT to enable safe discharges and communicate plans regarding discharge with patients and their families from admission.

If you have a good understanding of patient admission to discharge pathways, excellent organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working within busy and dynamic teams then this position is for you. Previous experience in a Ward environment or Healthcare is essential.


Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week


Interview Date:
To be confirmed


Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).


For further information please contact:
Laura Hobson, Interim Head of Operations - Northern Services on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.


The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a full-time Discharge Coordinator who is passionate about patient care and experience and have good knowledge of the discharge process. You will need to be an excellent communicator and work across Health and Social Care teams to support timely discharges of our patients from Hospital.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role

In line with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's commitment to timely discharge we are currently recruiting a full-time Discharge Coordinator.

The key areas of responsibility will be to support the patients' journey through their Hospital stay to ensure a smooth transition from admission to discharge home or to alternative agreed placement. You will be integral in the daily tactical meetings to support patient flow; sharing information on your areas on expected discharges and progress of patients continuing their journey towards discharge, escalating any blocks to achieve this. You will need to forge close links with the Therapy teams as well as the wider MDT to enable safe discharges and communicate plans regarding discharge with patients and their families from admission.

If you have a good understanding of patient admission to discharge pathways, excellent organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working within busy and dynamic teams then this position is for you. Previous experience in a Ward environment or Healthcare is essential.


Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week


Interview Date:
To be confirmed


Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).


For further information please contact:
Laura Hobson, Interim Head of Operations - Northern Services on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.


The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a full-time Discharge Coordinator who is passionate about patient care and experience and have good knowledge of the discharge process. You will need to be an excellent communicator and work across Health and Social Care teams to support timely discharges of our patients from Hospital.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.



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