Bank Discharge Administrator - Maternity | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £11.70 paid hourly |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, LU40DZ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6322073/418-MAT5747-EH-B |
Summary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, dynamic Discharge Administrator to join the Integrated Discharge Planning Team based on Maternity Wards at the Luton site.
Working within the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) you will be part of a team providing support to patients, relatives and staff through admission to discharge.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge from Luton Hospital Maternity Wards. The post holder is the single point of contact in relation to discharge for members of system wide multi-disciplinary teams, patients and their families/carers therefore it is essential that the post holder maintains an excellent working relationship with all stakeholders. Ensure that patients are communicated with on a regular basis and to engage with families when required and prior to discharge. Have an understanding of partnership services available along with criteria for referral or appointment making when necessary. Ensure good working relationships are maintained with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Attend daily Multidisciplinary Team Meetings on wards to facilitate effective Complex and Non-Complex Discharge Planning for both Mother and baby when required. Work on the wards daily to assess and plan discharge requirements. Manage own caseload under the direction of the Senior Midwives. Keep documentation clear, accurate and up to date; include both paper and electronic systems. Patients with complex discharge needs are identified on admission, working with partners to ensure accurate and timely referrals are made when required. In collaboration with the ward staff identify situations that may cause delays in discharge and escalate these to the senior members of staff. Provide daily updates to senior members of staff.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
The post holder is the single point of contact in relation to discharge for members of system wide multi-disciplinary teams, patients and their families / carers therefore it is essential that the post holder maintains an excellent working relationship with all stakeholders.
The post holder will have an understanding of partnership services available along with criteria for referral under the National ‘Hospital Discharge Service: Policy and Operating Model’ and work in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2020 ensuring rights are maintained.
You will be a compassionate, enthusiastic and organised person with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work autonomously along with working well under pressure. You will work closely with the ward clerk’s, nursery nurses, Doctors and Midw
This advert closes on Friday 31 May 2024