Discharge Facilitator - Dudley, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Description
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 Complex Discharge team, ward multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and external partners.
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 Senior discharge facilitators 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.
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".
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department.
These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction.
Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possiblePlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
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