Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable, motivated Discharge Keyworker to join Durlston Ward at Poole Hospital. This post offers the successful individual the opportunity to enhance their discharge knowledge and practically support both patients and staff ensuring that patients experience a safe discharge.The successful individual will spend the majority of their working day with the MDT and liaising with patients, relatives and the wider discharge network to streamline complex discharges: You will be expected to:o Support the ward MDT with assessment and decision-making.o Liaise between the ward staff, therapists, social workers and external partner staff.o Guide ward staff to improve discharge planning referrals/ process.o Support effective discharge planning reporting via the discharge related IT systems. o Complete appropriate referrals and discharge paperwork o Book joint therapy and family meetings. This role is part time, 22.5 hours per week, set days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year /pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 153-ME04310 Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Technical Skills Competencies Desirable Use of IT clinical systems ie: e-CaMis Ena, discharge databases Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Understanding of complex discharge planning in care of the elderly, stroke, long term conditions and vulnerable adults. Desirable Previous experience of working with patients requiring CHC and Social Services involvement. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work under pressure, individually and within a team Able to prioritise own caseload Knowledge Essential Knowledge complex discharge planning process. Understanding of assessing and problem solving issues related to discharge planning Understanding of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for older people / vulnerable adults within acute care and community settings. Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education NVQ level 3: health / social care management or equivalent Care Certificate Person Specification Technical Skills Competencies Desirable Use of IT clinical systems ie: e-CaMis Ena, discharge databases Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Understanding of complex discharge planning in care of the elderly, stroke, long term conditions and vulnerable adults. Desirable Previous experience of working with patients requiring CHC and Social Services involvement. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work under pressure, individually and within a team Able to prioritise own caseload Knowledge Essential Knowledge complex discharge planning process. Understanding of assessing and problem solving issues related to discharge planning Understanding of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for older people / vulnerable adults within acute care and community settings. Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education NVQ level 3: health / social care management or equivalent Care Certificate 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)