We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join the Discharge team working within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. The team supports the discharge of patients with varying needs.
You will work under the supervision of existing discharge coordinators, supporting the planning, coordination, and transfer of care of patients with complex discharge needs from the point of admission to safe and effective discharge.
Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.
Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work within any of the hospital sites.
Essential requirements are set out in the attached job description. You should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have good time management skills, and be able to prioritize and work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
* To support the delivery of high-quality discharge and patient flow for patients with complex discharge planning needs, keeping the needs of the patient and their carers in mind, acting as the patient's advocate when necessary.
* To liaise with ward staff to identify patients with complex and multi-discharge planning needs which require intervention, and work with the complex discharge coordinators to ensure all appropriate assessments/referrals are made and the patient's needs are met in a timely manner to prevent delays.
* Communicate and liaise with patients, relatives, carers, staff in community, social services, voluntary agencies, etc., to develop an optimum plan for the patient from the point of admission to discharge.
About us
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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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What do we stand for?
* 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.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
* GCSE Grade C, or above/equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of working within The NHS, Private Sector, or Local Authority.
* Experience of working in an environment dealing with highly confidential data.
* Evidence of good problem-solving skills; ability to think laterally and creatively under pressure.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people in a variety of situations and settings.
* Clear and concise communication skills both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act, 1998 and other Trust Policies and Procedures.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
* Ability to travel as may be required to work on any BHT site.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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