About this role
Job summary
Band 4 : £28,392 - £31,157
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Contract : Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Planning Assistant to join the team.
Main duties of the job
The Discharge Planning Team is a 7 day service based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Reporting to the Clinical Lead, this role will work very closely with allocated wards taking responsibility for supporting the ward staff in managing all discharge pathways and taking on complex cases, under the instruction of Senior Discharge Planners.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be a vital part of the hospitals discharge service working alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, Hampshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council to ensure a smooth and safe discharge process for our patients.
We welcome applications from those who are highly motivated, organised and can work autonomously and flexibly to meet the needs of the service. In return you will find this role both challenging and rewarding and will be supported every step of the way.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Computer literacy and Keyboard Skills. Experience / Understanding of the healthcare setting. Educated to NVQ level 2 / 3, BTEC and knowledge about a range of Trust policies and management procedures. Be able to learn and participate in Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust computer systems.
Desirable
Health care experience within a hospital setting. Experience in managing discharge planning processes. Care Certificate.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, ability to liaise with staff on all levels and adapt communication styles to circumstance. Excellent organisational skills both individual and collective and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team and individually. Time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines. Ability to prioritise competing demands within a busy environment and be a pragmatic problem solver. Ability to gather and compile information for documentation and record keeping. Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC windows based operating environment and electronic patient administration systems. Ability to effectively lead within the discharge planning remit. Ability to use own initiative to make decisions and judgements, but equally understand when escalation is required. Ability to ascertain available services within the community. Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
Desirable
Working knowledge of associated external agencies. Previous experience working within a cross-functional team. Understanding of how complex organisations work. Ability to train others. Evidence of decision making.
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.
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)