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You will work under the supervision of the registered nursing team and/or clinical leads, but will work independently in facilitating a smooth and timely discharge process for patients. This will include supporting the patient discharges from wards to create new capacity but ensuring that the continuity of care is maintained. The role also involves undertaking both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent.
To be successful in the role, the applicants must have a keen interest in improving the patient experience of discharge planning and patient flow in the wards, and care about the continuity of the service between the acute and community setting.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Justiniani Job title: Integrated Discharge Services Senior Nurse Lead Email address:
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at www.jobsincare.com/job/jobli4s7
We are looking for an enthusiastic discharge care coordinator who will support and coordinate discharge in different specialties and locations to improve patient care and the patient experience within the Trust. The post will play a pivotal part in ensuring there is a smooth transfer of care from UCLH to the community services. This will also offer an exciting opportunity for someone with previous healthcare experience to build upon their knowledge and experience in this innovative role.
You will work under the supervision of the registered nursing team and/or clinical leads, but will work independently in facilitating a smooth and timely discharge process for patients. This will include supporting the patient discharges from wards to create new capacity but ensuring that the continuity of care is maintained. The role also involves undertaking both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent.
To be successful in the role, the applicants must have a keen interest in improving the patient experience of discharge planning and patient flow in the wards, and care about the continuity of the service between the acute and community setting.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Justiniani Job title: Integrated Discharge Services Senior Nurse Lead Email address:
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at www.jobsincare.com/job/jobli4s7
You will work under the supervision of the registered nursing team and/or clinical leads, but will work independently in facilitating a smooth and timely discharge process for patients. This will include supporting the patient discharges from wards to create new capacity but ensuring that the continuity of care is maintained. The role also involves undertaking both routine and specially identified tasks for which the post holder has been trained and assessed as competent.
To be successful in the role, the applicants must have a keen interest in improving the patient experience of discharge planning and patient flow in the wards, and care about the continuity of the service between the acute and community setting.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Justiniani Job title: Integrated Discharge Services Senior Nurse Lead Email address:
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at www.jobsincare.com/job/jobli4s7
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