Corporate Discharge Co-ordinator inKettering inKettering PUBLISHED
WED 30 OCT 2024
Key responsibilities include developing discharge plans to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating discharge planning upon patient admission. The Co-ordinator will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and use SBAR assessments to address complex discharge needs. The role emphasises patient-centered care and the promotion of the #HomeFirst philosophy, supporting both clinical and non-clinical staff.
Candidates should understand the internal escalation processes and how effective discharge planning contributes to meeting organisational demands. They are expected to work within the organisation's strategic objectives and advocate for safe practices that align with the beliefs and needs of patients and their families. Further details about the role and requirements can be found in the job description.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate Complex Discharge Team as a Discharge Co-ordinator.
The Complex Discharge Team provides support for patients who have been identified as needing support from partner organisations for a safe and timely discharge.
The ideal candidate will have excellent people, planning and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. You will also need to be highly motivated and flexible to work over a 7 day period.
The role will focus on supporting our patients with discharge plans to avoid admission to hospital or to commence planning of discharge care needs from point of admission and you will be supported by a wider Corporate Discharge Team and Ward Clinical Teams.
You will need to demonstrate proactive, enthusiastic, energetic patient centered care planning.
Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and safe discharges through admission avoidance in urgent care areas and capture newly admitted patients with complex discharge needs commencing discharge planning through SBAR assessments from the point of admission within Kettering General Hospital. As an enthusiastic and adaptable individual, be able to work proactively whilst championing and promoting #HomeFirst philosophy and supporting the clinical and non-clinical workforce. To have an understanding of the internal escalation process, and how effective discharges can help ensure a proactive and effective organisational response to demand and pressures.
Expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation and promote the principles of excellent discharge planning and delivery. These principles will recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers.
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