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Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator HF | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 12 Mai 2025
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £26,530 - £29,114 Pro rata
Oriau: Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau: 12 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad: Blackburn, BB1 2FD
Cwmni: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 7011543/435-CIC-022-25

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The ‘Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator’will carry out therapeutic interventions as requested by Therapists and will have access to a qualified Therapist for advice and direction. This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing therapeutic assessment and treatment plans as requested, making recommendations and ordering of equipment and minor adaptations.



The work will take place in a variety of settings including hospital sites, care homes and patient homes. This will include working in the community as a lone worker, in line with the organisational lone working policy.

1. Organise and deliver a complete episode of therapeutic intervention as screened and delegated by a qualified therapist.



2. Contribute to the setting of appropriate treatment goals in liaison with the therapist and patient, for when referring onto other services.



3. Undertake assessment tasks that have been specifically delegated by Therapists.



4. Deliver part or all of an assessment / treatment plan as indicated by a qualified Therapist.



5. Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of a patient’s assessment and treatment, this will include the typing of comprehensive documentation from visits and clinical input.



6. Clearly document each intervention in the patient’s case notes, and typed reports as outlined in organisational policy and procedures.



7. Use technical and therapeutic skills to promote independence, and provide advice, support and educate patients, carers and other heath professionals.

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust our vision is to be widely recognized for providing safe, personal, effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

1. General Administration duties e.g. collating information, production of clinical reports, ordering of equipment, updating databases etc.



2. Carry out appropriate assessment of patients’ needs in collaboration with carers and other professionals.



3. Prescribe equipment / assistive technology and adaptations to facilitate independence within agreed guidelines.



4. Advise, instruct, and educate patients, carers and other health professionals in the use of standard and specialist assistive technology, and environmental adaptation where appropriate.



5. Undertake risk assessment, manage and document risk in order to provide appropriate recommendations.



6. Work across agencies and have a working knowledge and understanding of the pathways and systems across health and social care, in order to facilitate the recommendation of appropriate discharge pathway, and access to correct equipment and services.



7. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to safe and smooth running of the Integrated Discharge Service Therapy Team.



8. Assist with the day to day running of the service.



9. Record patient referrals and contact statistics on the correct systems in a timely manner.



10.Maintain and check equipment prescribed and used to ensure appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.



11.Gain valid informed consent from the patients for any individual intervention that is carried out.





COMMUNICATION


1. Communicate appropriately and professionally with Therapists, Complex Case Managers, Social Workers, other professionals, patients and families.
1. Use of a range of techniques to overcome barriers to communication.
1. Liaise with and make appropriate referrals to other agencies.
1. Provide clear information (verbal and written) regarding Therapy intervention in a variety of settings.
1. Provide comprehensive written reports (digital) frequently.
1. Be responsible for maintaining written or electronic records for a complete episode of care in line with relevant policies, legislation and guidance.
1. Have basic IT skills including use of internet and e-mail and be able to use any special programmes relevant to the service i.e. TCES / Liquid Logic.
1. Advise patients and carers in a variety of ways which may include suggesting techniques/strategies to manage condition, use equipment, etc.
1. Ensure accurate, up to date information is available to the wider multi-disciplinary team.
1. Attend and participate in team meetings and service development.
1. Promote and educate others regarding the roles and benefits of the Integrated Discharge Service Therapy Team, in terms of supporting complex discharges, enhancing clinical flow and working towards a discharge to assess model of care.
1. Assist the Integrated Discharge Service Therapy Team in involving service users, their carers and family in service development.
1. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients.
1. Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggress or distress, seeking support as necessary.






This advert closes on Tuesday 27 May 2025