Discharge Flow co ordinator

The post holder will be based on Reablement Unit and will be responsible for co-ordinating daily discharges and achieve early movement into vacated beds from acute wards to support patient flow.The post holder will attend all MDT meetings to establish an accurate discharge profile for the day, and will work with MDT to ensure that all patients are safely discharged to the appropriate place of care in a timely manner, utilising the discharge lounge where appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to utilise operational knowledge and administrative skills as necessary to undertake this role in order to assist clinical and non-clinical staff member They will be expected to liaise regularly with operational site team by providing regular updates on confirmed discharges; further potential discharges; and bed availability.

To work with all internal and external stakeholders to promote effective processes to facilitate discharge and support patient flow., DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

• Written, verbal and numeric skills to GCSE or similar level


Desirable criteria


• Evidence of personal development.


• Must be willing to work towards further development., Previous experience working within health, social care or voluntary sector environment.


• Demonstrate history of working as part of a multidisciplinary team


Desirable criteria


• Previous experience of bed and waiting list management and meeting targets. Project management skills


• Project management skills, Strong communication skills & Good organisational skills


• Ability to manage/prioritise workload


• Competent in IT including excel


• Good time management


• Knowledge of trust policies eg: safeguarding


Desirable criteria


• Good problem solving techniques and adaptability


• Able to work in a calm and methodical manner, Flexible working approach, Enthusiastic and motivated


• Initiative to identify own learning needs


• Ability to follow systems and procedures
  
  Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture launched in April 2018 between local partner health and social care organisations, in which Sutton Community Services will be fully integrated to support the deliver a new care model for the people of Sutton. Hosted by Epsom and St Helier University NHS Trust the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient. An Alliance Board representing all partners has been formulated to support consensus decision making. SHC vision is to deliver seamless excellent coordinated care that is person centred and of high quality care for people at risk of an unrequired hospital admission, and for those that required admission ensure they are supported promptly to get them home again as quickly as possible after hospital admission.


Our vision is to promote independence and health, to deliver high quality, to provide care within the heart of the patient's community. This is achieved through leadership and clinical excellence for our staff and involvement, self-care and personalisation for our patients