NHS
Discharge and Transfer Coordinator
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Job Description
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- Relevant qualification at A-Level/NVQ Level 3 plus specialist knowledge of problem solving and organisational policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Work and Excel
- Experience of working in a busy environment with competing demands and priorities
- Previous experience of hospital environment, bed management, contract performance management
- Previous experience within a customer care role
- Ability to process, analyse reports in relation to targets, breaches, length of stay, and delayed discharges
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Relevant qualification at A-Level/NVQ Level 3 plus specialist knowledge of problem solving and organisational policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Work and Excel
- Experience of working in a busy environment with competing demands and priorities
- Previous experience of hospital environment, bed management, contract performance management
- Previous experience within a customer care role
- Ability to process, analyse reports in relation to targets, breaches, length of stay, and delayed discharges
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a discharge and transfer coordinator to join the cardiovascular and thoracic care group. You will be part of the bed management team and will focus on ensuring safe and timely discharges for our patients. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday but should be willing to flex according to acuity within the ward areas.
The cardiovascular and thoracic care group is the regional centre for cardiac surgery, cardiology, vascular and thoracic surgery. We provide a wide range of specialist adult and paediatric services. The care group is a welcoming, busy and dynamic environment and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, self-directed individual to become part of the cardiovascular and thoracic bed management team.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa or pa pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
188-THQ2120824
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will be responsible for Co-ordinating all discharge plans of patients within the cardiovascular and thoracic footprint working with the multi-disciplinary team and assisting in managing effectively and efficiently the use of beds within the Care Group. As part of the service, you will be well supported by the ward teams and management alike, with regular team meetings and discussions which may lead to improvements in the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who is articulate, proactive and motivated and has excellent interpersonal skills.
Combined with NHS experience, you will need to have the ability to multi-task and organise your own workload whilst remaining calm under pressure and enjoy a challenge.
This is a varied role, requiring an organised approach, attention to detail and strong skills in communication, and administration. Please specify in the supporting statement the preferred hours/days you would wish to work.
Training and support will be provided where needed.
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will be responsible for Co-ordinating all discharge plans of patients within the cardiovascular and thoracic footprint working with the multi-disciplinary team and assisting in managing effectively and efficiently the use of beds within the Care Group. As part of the service, you will be well supported by the ward teams and management alike, with regular team meetings and discussions which may lead to improvements in the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who is articulate, proactive and motivated and has excellent interpersonal skills.
Combined with NHS experience, you will need to have the ability to multi-task and organise your own workload whilst remaining calm under pressure and enjoy a challenge.
This is a varied role, requiring an organised approach, attention to detail and strong skills in communication, and administration. Please specify in the supporting statement the preferred hours/days you would wish to work.
Training and support will be provided where needed.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
Values and behaviours
Essential
Qualifications / training required
Essential
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
Values and behaviours
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.