Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Facilitator to work on Gastroenterology/Hepatology for a 6 month period to support the safe and timely discharges for our patients.
Ward 230 is a 36 bedded, diverse specialty both acute and fast-paced, with a forever evolving environment.
You must have excellent communication skills as liaising with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team, nursing and medical colleagues and patients and their relatives is a key aspect of the role. You must have excellent computer and literacy skills.
Main Duties of the Job:
* To assist qualified nurses to plan and facilitate a timely discharge process for patients from point of admission to the ward environment to the discharge of patients to their own home or alternative care facilities.
* To ensure that the Bed Management Tool is accurately completed.
The main duties described in the job description will be undertaken under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the defined ward areas.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Date Posted: 24 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 205-6849390-A
Job Locations: Royal Stoke, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Person Specification:
NVQ Level 2:
* Essential: Achieved
* Desirable: NVQ Level 3
Experience:
* Essential: Knowledge of community services & DST process
* Desirable: Previous Discharge Facilitator experience
Nursing Assistant Experience:
* Essential: 2 years minimum experience
* Desirable: NHS Experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Employer's Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
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