To have an up to date knowledge of the multidisciplinary management of the patients and discharge plan of all patients referred on D2A P1-3, alongside complex case support. Expectation is to have ability to manage more complex discharge cases with support of Complex Discharge Nurses. To have a good understanding of Discharge to assess, Home first and Discharge Pathways 1-3, as identified in the hospital discharge and community support guidance. To have an understanding of clinical conditions and terminology To independently gather and collate information from the medical notes, patients and multi-disciplinary team colleagues to enable a clear plan for discharge to be followed from point of admission, gathering evidence to support a safe and timely discharge. To provide updates, co-ordinate discharges and provide administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital and system partners to improve joint working practices leading to more effective patient care and timely discharges. To ensure ward view, OPTICA and handover remain up to date with any discharge progress. To assist in ensuring that all patients have an accurate EDD identifying if they meet Criteria to Reside and reason for delayed discharge reason in line with National Discharge policy. Using the medical notes and discharge plan and the expected date of discharge, consider how the process of care will be integrated for each individual patient and how a reduction in length of stay can be achieved. Please see the attached job description for full details and the main responsibilities. This document contains both the Band 3 Integrated Discharge Coordinator & Band 4 Senior Ward Discharge Coordinator job descriptions.