About this role
Job summary
This is a pivotal role within the Respiratory to provide a confidential and comprehensive patient centred service regarding patient flow.
Provide a comprehensive service to the Ward with a focus to facilitate effective and timely discharge of patients no longer requiring acute care.
The post holder will be involved in the following.
Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident. Chase doctors for completion of discharge letter and delivery and collection of TTOs if necessary.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for discharge planning from the point of admission ensuring that discharges are expedited in a timely manner maximizing the use of hospital beds and reducing length of stay. To work with the discharge team and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure patients, relatives & health professionals both inside and outside the trust are all working together to achieve the same goal of safe and seamless discharge. To liaise daily with medical staff & ward managers to review all patients supporting and facilitating discharge decisions and progress. To progress and track patients through their whole hospital journey and ensure patient's, relatives and colleagues are kept up to date with progress and delays. To ensure that patients achieve safe, timely and efficient discharge.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure TTOs are written in a timely way to facilitate patient discharge. Chase internal referrals in the hospital e.g. echo, USS, speciality reviews. Assist with transfer of patients. Participate in audits relating to discharge planning. Attend the ward rounds. Undertake future studies to expedite earlier discharges.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)