Discharge Coordinator

Opus People Solutions on behalf of West Northampton Council have an exciting opportunity for a Discharge Coordinator to join their NHS Team. Job Title: Discharge Coordinator Length of assignment:7 Months Hours per week:37 Hourly rate:£17.80 Working in an integrated multi professional patient flow team and will be involved facilitating a safe and timely discharge for all patients on the ward. The post holder will co-ordinate timely patient referrals to relevant community services and liaise directly both with patients and their relatives as required about discharge arrangements. Reporting to the Patient Flow Lead or in their absence the Admission Flow Coordinator or the Senior nurse on shift out of hours. Will be expected to facilitate discharges over the 7-day period to meets the needs of the patients. Specific tasks related to the role: * Attending ward MDT meetings * Attending board rounds and co-ordinating all actions relating to the process * Completing discharge notifications for onward referrals to other discharge services * Completing all referrals to other services such as community nursing etc and checking that medication for discharge is available * Ensuring all transport arrangements are in place, arranging home assessment visits, progress meetings. * The post holder will be expected to communicate with patients who may have communication difficulties, families and other colleagues. * Ensure all patients documentation and pathway is documented electronically and that protocols are followed for data collection purposes. * Required to input all discharge and admission data to support KPI and monitoring. * Involved in the induction of junior colleagues and provide support and guidance as necessary. * Support complex discharge home assessments if required * Proactive management for patients with no reason to reside * Attend the service tracking meetings, providing patients updates and progress and co-ordinating any actions arising