Ward Discharge Coordinator (Part Time 22.5 hours p/w)

Band 4 Discharge Coordinator

This is a part-time post for 22.5 hours per week.

The Discharge Coordinator is a key role in the Hospital Discharge Service; working in a patient facing, ward-based role at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, discharge coordinators work under the direction of the Ward Manager and in conjunction with ward multidisciplinary team (MDT), they assist with the planning and implementation of patient discharge; as well as aiding general flow of patients through the hospital.

Driving effective and timely transfer of patients from Royal Berkshire hospital to the most appropriate setting to meet their needs. Actively reducing the number of patients whose transfer is delayed from hospital. Effectively communicating with patients and their carers to encourage their engagement in discharge planning, ensuring they are involved from admission to the ward. Facilitating the planning and implementation of the patient’s discharge - with guidance from therapists as required, Liaising with Doctors, Discharge Services, Social Services, CHC team, BHFT Community Teams and any other appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a proactive and continuous process of discharge planning. (In conjunction with the MDT) identifying and escalating concerns relating to discharge or factors that may cause a delayed transfer of care.

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.

Our Values

Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tilly Gaylor Job title: Patient Flow Manager Email address: tilly.gaylor1@royalberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07712525740