Discharge Facilitator | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team to support Multidisciplinary teams and Patients with discharge, The successful candidate will be assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Good communication skills, a pro-active approach towards discharge planning and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service is essential. They should be able to problem solve complex situations and recommend appropriate action.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

The Discharge Planning (Co-ordinator) Support Worker will need competent I.T skills and the ability to use initiative to work to deadlines and prioritise workload and be comfortable with delivering teaching skills to patients, Relatives and, Disability Confident
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