Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Clinical Discharge Coordinator
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Clinical Discharge Coordinator
We are looking for a Clinical Discharge Coordinator to complement our existing team.
The right individual should have knowledge and experience of discharges from acute and community hospitals, knowledge and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and an understanding of Continuing Healthcare and Social Care Act.
Responsibilities
A general overview of responsibilities includes providing support to and working extensively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff to co-ordinate discharge planning for those patients who require on-going care following discharge from hospital.
- Provide support and work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff to coordinate discharge planning.
- Have excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
- Have a detailed knowledge of care needs documentation.
- Have excellent communication skills to work sensitively with patients and families.
- Have the ability to problem-solve and work under pressure.
- Understand the Discharge Process and apply knowledge and skills effectively.
- Assist in identifying, negotiating, and coordinating the movement of patients to other facilities.
- Promote integrated and collaborative working with health, social care teams, and third sector providers.
- Initiate and lead patient case conferences or 'best interest' meetings.
- Use a computer to maintain accurate records respecting confidentiality and security.
- Support and participate in audits pertaining to patient discharge and whole system flow.
- Contribute to the development of standards, protocols, care pathways, and clinical audit.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Hayley Shaw
Job title: Matron - Discharge & Patient Flow
Email address: hayley.shaw2@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07866136619
Please call Hayley Shaw - Matron for Discharge & Patient Flow on 07866136619 or email hayley.shaw2@nhs.net for any enquiries or to arrange an informal visit.
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