About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a change and like to work in a fast-paced environment in a varied role whilst making a difference to our patients, families and teams?Can you manage your own workload whilst working alongside a variety of professionals in a busy hospital environment? Do you enjoy using your IT skills and multi-tasking?
If the answer is YES to these questions then this could be the role for you. The Dudley Group is energetic, vibrant and forward thinking . Why not come and join our adaptable, friendly, professional and caring team?
You must have great communication skills as you'll be the main point of contact relating to the discharge of patients on our ward areas, working with other members of the Complex Discharge team, ward multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and external partners.
Main duties of the job
The Discharge Facilitators play a vital role to support our ward teams to achieve timely discharge of our patients.
You will ensure discharge planning commences from day 1 of admission liaising with the multi-disciplinary teams and family to ensure patients spend the minimum amount of time required in hospital.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of duties without direct supervision but will be required to report back on delegated duties to the ward areas and Senior discharge facilitators where required. you will need to be competent to work across multi-professional disciplines, making referral for additional assessments and treatments where required.
You will need to use your initiative most of the time but you will also have a supportive team around you to help. It is important that you use your organisational skills to manage your workload and ensure tasks are completed timely and escalate concerns.
Completing pathway 1 assessments
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
gcse Essential
GCSE English
Desirable
c
NHS Essential
Previous NHS
Desirable
Previous
1 Essential
Discharge understanding
Desirable
achieved
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)