Senior Discharge Facilitator - Dudley, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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Dudley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you looking for a change and like to work in a fast paced environment in a varied role whilst making a difference to our patients, families and teams?Can you manage your own workload whilst working alongside a variety of professionals in a busy hospital environment? Do you enjoy using your IT skills and multi-tasking?

If the answer is YES to these questions then this could be the role for you. The Dudley Group is energetic, vibrant and forward thinking. Why not come and join our adaptable, friendly, professional and caring team?

You must have great communication skills as you'll be the main point of contact relating to the discharge of patients on our ward areas, working with other members of the DISCO team, ward multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and external partners.

You must have knowledge of no Criteria to reside and pathways to support safe discharge into the community

The Discharge Facilitators play a vital role to support our ward teams to achieve timely discharge of our patients.

You will ensure discharge planning commences from day 1 of admission liaising with the multi-disciplinary teams and family to ensure patients spend the minimum amount of time required in hospital.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of duties without direct supervision but will be required to report back on delegated duties to the ward areas and The Discharge Specialist and trust Lead for hospital Discharges where required.

you will need to be competent to work across multi-professional disciplines, making referral for additional assessments and treatments where required.

You will need to use your initiative most of the time but you will also have a supportive team around you to help.

It is important that you use your organisational skills to manage your workload and ensure tasks are completed timely and escalate concerns.

GENERIC WORDING FOR ADVERTISING ON TRAC

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all".

We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake