The post holder will provide a comprehensive service to the Trust with a focus to facilitate effective and timely discharge of patients no longer requiring acute care. The post holder will provide a single point of contact for the management of bed availability and allocation within the ward. The role requires a consistent and coordinated approach to the operational management of patient flow, with an emphasis on maintaining an ongoing and ‘real time’ understanding of the ward’s current and predicted capacity position and the timely and well-planned discharge process.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the ward manager and ward co-ordinator in maintaining patient flow.
2. Manage the maintenance of e-track to ensure it reflects the current discharge plans and the ward bed availability.
3. Liaise with the duty manager when a bed is available.
4. Attend Whiteboard rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients with predicted discharge dates within the next 3 days.
5. Maintain whiteboards and e-track information to ensure it is up to date.
6. Arrange or where necessary photocopy notes for patient transfer.
7. Assist in the completion of discharge checklists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident.
8. Chase doctors for completion of discharge letters and deliver TTOs if necessary.
9. Ensure diagnostic requests are expedited promptly and escalate any delays to the appropriate person.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
Benefits:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
3. Flexible working opportunities.
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role.
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment.
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service.
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals.
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Dec 2024.
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