Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX ** Discharge Flow co-ordinator**Job details Posting date: 22 December 2024 Salary: £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year Additional salary information: £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 December 2024 Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: C9279-24-2666 ** Summary**Specific responsibilities of the role require a consistent and coordinated approach to the operational management of patient flow, with an emphasis on an on-going and real time understanding of the wards current and predicted capacity position, and the timely and well-timed discharge process. Attend the daily board rounds and safety huddles, taking actions to support the wards and patient flow for that day. Ensure early escalation to Site Team of patients needing repatriation to other hospitals. Escalate any delays in diagnostic tests to the discharge co-ordinator or discharge manager Review patients and their discharge plans as directed by the discharge co-ordinator Assist with the completion and sending off of referral forms as instructed by the discharge co-ordinator Liaise with pharmacy regarding discharge medication. Book discharge transport to expedite patient discharges Support the full utilization of the Discharge Lounge throughout the day and encourage the use of this to the ward team. Work always in a way that minimises the risk of infection (to patients and self) and maintains health, safety and security in line with established protocols (e.g. hand hygiene, use of Personal Protective Equipment). Work always in a way that maintains patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
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