Discharge Facilitator

Job title:

Discharge Facilitator

Company

NHS

Job description

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 speciality 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 jobIn summary the role is:

• 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 usUniversity 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 posted24 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number205-6849390-AJob locationsRoyal StokeNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.Person SpecificationNVQ Level 2Essential

• Achieved

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of community services & DST process

Desirable

• Previous Discharge Facilitator experience

Nursing Assistant ExperienceEssential

• 2 years minimum experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Person SpecificationNVQ Level 2Essential

• Achieved

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of community services & DST process

Desirable

• Previous Discharge Facilitator experience

Nursing Assistant ExperienceEssential

• 2 years minimum experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Job date

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:32:34 GMT

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