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Discharge Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Awst 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £25,147.00 i £27,596.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, PL6 5AF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B9832-2024-AC-1766 |
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1. SCOPE AND RANGE Support an allocated group of individuals with complex health and social needs. Develop a therapeutic rapport with patients within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Work in a way that promotes dignity, respect and independence. Involve patients in the discharge planning process and empower them to make decisions. Proactively identify barriers to discharge and liaise with relevant parties to prevent delays in discharge. Monitor the progress of patients and be mindful of bed availability. Monitor delayed and complex discharges to prevent unnecessary or protracted delay. Be aware of the expected dates of discharge and monitor progress in conjunction with the ward round process. Be aware of the patient's imminent discharge plans and assist in supporting the MDT to expedite these plans. Work closely with a number of agencies and disciplines and proactively promote relationships in order to meet the needs of the patient. Assist the MDT to ensure that discharge plans incorporate social factors. Contribute to meetings and handover relevant information to the MDT. Liaise with Social Workers. Liaise with the Occupational Therapy Department regarding functional assessments and discharge plans. Liaise with Advocacy regarding discharge plans. Work closely with the Discharge Team Leader, the Discharge Team and the wider MDT to ensure agreed plans are actioned. Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Discharge Team Leader. Complete referrals and liaise with the relevant professionals involved. Complete Discharge Planners. Contribute to MDT Needs Assessments. Complete Adult Social Care referrals. Complete Duty to Refer applications. Complete referrals to BCHA - Hospital Discharge Team. Liaise with Housing Support Workers assigned by the BCHA - Hospital Discharge Team. Complete referrals for supported living and residential placements. Assist with benefit applications, paying bills and budgeting. Refer to appropriate agencies regarding debt. Support patients to maintain their homes. This may include cleaning, removing refuse and positioning furniture. Collate data regarding discharge related tasks and maintain a database. Maintain confidentiality in respect of the person. Know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly. Have knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them. Be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act. Be willing to undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the organisation. Be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training which the Discharge Team Leader believes to be of benefit to the individual. Assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels. Participate in personal development using the appraisal system. Receive line management support and supervision from the Discharge Team Leader. Effectively record information on the patient records. Behave in a manner that does not bring the organisation into disrepute. 5.1 Responsibility for People Management Undertake the immediate line management for a designated number of staff within the Discharge Team. 5.2 Responsibility for administration To manage databases as requested by the Discharge Team Leader. 5.3 Responsibility for people who use our services Key Behaviour Competencies: Working together Be straightforward in our dealings with each other and build relationships Listen to others and explain the decisions we have made Recognise and remove barriers to action Create an open and positive learning culture Learn from mistakes & ask others for support where necessary Be aware of ones own behaviour, values, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses. Ability to reflect on ones behaviour and change them. Uphold the values and be proud to be part of the organisation Ensure appearance is professional & name badge visible Act With Integrity Be honest and do what you say you will do Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions Guard and build the organisations reputation Take into account the human and social impact of our work Treat everyone in a friendly,courteous manner; smile & make eye contact Building Success Together Be compassionate and accepting of others. Be straightforward in our dealings with each other and build relationships Listen to others and explain the decisions we have made Agree on our goals and see them through Treat each other with dignity and respect Learn from each others experiences Understand and recognise each others contributions of being of equal value Be prepared to challenge the status quo Contribute to the organisations success Stretch the boundaries of personal performance Look for better ways of working to achieve improvements Caring for patients Aim to meet the needs of our patients and partners in care Use initiative to enhance care in innovative and imaginative ways Respect individual cultural differences; challenge bias & prejudice Provide a high quality and safe service for patients Maintain privacy and ensure confidential information is kept safe Question poor practice, process & behaviour 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Ward and department managers Nursing & other clinical staff Adult Social Care Service & locality management Service users & Carers Other appropriate agencies as needed e.g. commissioners, local authority, Police and other health care providers 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Frequent sitting & standing. Inputting at a keyboard, frequent light effort to lift, sort & file documents. Will use VDU for high proportion of time. Required to regularly drive the pool car. Occasionally for long periods depending on the destination. Exposure to unpleasant conditions is rare and or occasional. May be exposed to verbal aggression from patients. May also be exposed to poor living conditions when completing home visits. Occasional support with cleaning, removing refuse and positioning furniture when supporting patients to maintain their homes. 8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.