About this role
Job summary
The Discharge Coordinator team are responsible for the management of complex discharges of patients referred to the Transfer of Care Hub. discharge Coordinators work with patients, families and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to facilitate safe, appropriate and timely discharge of this patient group through assessment of care needs to enable identification of a facility that can meet these needs.
Main duties of the job
See attached job description for duties and responsibilities associated with this role. Also see attached person specification.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a rare an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our Discharge Coordinator team which is part of the Transfer of Care Hub. As a Discharge Coordinator you will be responsible for the assessment and discharge planning of patients with complex discharge needs including those that are nearing the end of their life and are in the terminal phase of their illness.
You will work as part of multi-disciplinary, multi-organisation team to ensure safe and timely discharges for this patient group. Please see the attached job description for full details of this role.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the Transfer of Care Hub, please contact one of our Nurse Leads via ext 2055.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Registered general nurse (RGN) educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) Current NMC Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of having a managerial qualification or willingness to undertake courses available through the Trust to work towards one.
Desirable
Preparation for Mentorship and Preceptorship qualification (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Significant post registration nursing experience Previous experience of co-ordinating hospital discharges including individual care package plans in an acute hospital setting Experience of chairing case conferences
Personal Attributes Essential
Good IT skills Good planning and organisational skills
Desirable
Ability to travel across locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Arrowe Park
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)