Role Summary
As an Admission and discharge co-ordinator you will get to know patients and their family’s which will enable you to make onward referrals to help support their independence towards ongoing recovery.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing and delivering evidence-based, standardised holistic, patient-centred care. The post holder will participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in providing education, support, and assistance to healthcare professionals in promoting safe and effective admissions and discharges for patients at the Mardon Neurorehabilitation Centre. This will be achieved by providing the advice and assessments surrounding adult services to aid safe, effective, and timely admissions and discharges. The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to identify complex cases and act as the liaison with all health and social care professionals; including case managers, patients, relatives, and carers.
The post holder will be expected to develop an integrated collaborative approach to care and to contribute towards the development of a seamless structure in which healthcare is delivered. This includes working collaboratively with all of the multidisciplinary team, linking in with the adult services agenda, and admission & discharge planning.
About the Role
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More detail about the role:
The aim of this post is to lead on the facilitation of effective, efficient and timely admission of patients to the Mardon Neurorehabilitation Centre and further discharge to the most appropriate location.
The role requires you to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary ensuring that the required elements of admission and discharge are planned and executed as seamlessly as possible for patients, family and all teams involved in patients care. You will be an important part of patients journey to a safe discharge form a hospital environment.
The skills required are excellent organisation and communication skills which must include; IT written as well as verbal.
Previous knowledge of use of the EPIC system and or community referral systems would be an advantage as would the ability to undertake Continuing health care assessment however training would be provided.
Working Pattern: The role requires 5 day a week working covering 37.5 hours. A job share would be considered.
Interview Date: Monday 2nd September 2024
For further information please contact: Louise Sutherland, Ward Sister, on louise.sutherland3@nhs.net or Sharon Clayton, Clinical Nurse Manager, on Sharon.clayton7@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
