Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Major Trauma Ward 2A, John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary per annum/pro-rata
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/02/2025
NHS AfC: Band 4
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to work as a discharge co-ordinator on the Trauma Wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient, and timely discharge of patients from hospital and ‘hub’ beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care, or rehabilitation needs.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the discharge process.
2. Assist in the process of assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patients.
3. Effectively communicate information to patients, relatives, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
4. Encourage the patient’s family and friends to be actively involved in the discharge process.
5. Liaise with other providers in ensuring that discharge plans for patients are appropriate and enacted.
6. Work alongside an ‘out of hospital MDT’ in ensuring that patient's independence is maximised.
7. Be a point of contact alongside a registered nurse for designated wards and ‘Hub’ beds.
8. Record and input patient data and information onto multiple IT systems.
9. Work under the direction of the Senior Nurse Teams to ensure discharges are prioritised on a day-to-day basis.
10. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients.
Person specification
We are looking for pro-active, highly motivated individuals to work autonomously or as part of a team. The applicant will be expected to be enthusiastic, organised with excellent communication and IT skills. They should be able to use their own judgement to resolve complex issues and work well under pressure.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
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