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Discharge Coordinator

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Barts Health NHS Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need neonatal nursing experience, motivation, teamwork skills, knowledge of agencies, and quality initiatives. Be adept in multi-agency meetings, safeguarding updates, and promoting inclusion.
  • You will coordinate timely discharges for infants, support families, liaise with community partners, attend meetings, ensure safeguarding practices, and lead quality and safety initiatives.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Neonatal Nurse
  • Ambitious and motivated
  • Ability to support and work closely with the Neonatal team
  • Experience in liaising with the Neonatal Community outreach team
  • Knowledge of pertinent agencies within and outside the organization
  • Experience in leading on quality and safety initiatives
  • Ability to provide specialist advice to clinical nursing teams and medical teams
  • Experience in multi-professional and multi-agency meetings
  • Ability to give reports, information, and updates to relevant parties
  • Knowledge of safeguarding updates and pathways
  • Commitment to promoting inclusion and supporting an inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

  • The role of Discharge coordinator is an integral part of the MDT providing support and specialist advice to the clinical nursing team, AHPs, medical teams and extended MDT including social care and at times outside agencies.
  • You will be expected to provide the highest level of support and advice to enable the timely discharge of vulnerable and graduate premature infants to home and to the care of their family/carers and evaluating our services.
  • The post holder will use their experience and knowledge to support transition from hospital to home, working closely with community partners ensuring a safe and supportive environment is achieved with ongoing and continued support is available where necessary.
  • You will also be expected to actively contribute to multi professional and multi agency meetings being able to give reports, information and updates to the relevant parties including safeguarding meetings for which there is a link role between the safeguarding team and the neonatal unit.
  • Safeguarding updates and pathways already in place within the trust will need to be imbedded in daily practice with focus on pathways particular to the neonatal ward to be strengthened.
  • The post holder will be key for leading on quality and safety initiatives which will include the setting and monitoring of standards with the direction and support of the Matron.
  • You will support and work closely with the Neonatal team, working in partnership with families in the unit to ensure seamless transition of care from hospital to community by liaising with the Neonatal Community outreach team, pertinent agencies within and outside agencies within and outside the organisation.

FAQs

What is the main role of a Discharge Coordinator?

The main role of a Discharge Coordinator is to support the clinical nursing team, AHPs, medical teams, and extended MDTs to enable the timely discharge of vulnerable and premature infants to their homes and families.

What experience is required for the Discharge Coordinator position?

We are looking for a motivated, ambitious, and experienced Neonatal Nurse to fulfill the responsibilities of this role effectively.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in the Neonatal ICU at the Royal London Hospital.

What are the working hours for this role?

The Discharge Coordinator position is available at 0.5 WTE, which typically means part-time hours.

What kind of meetings will the Discharge Coordinator participate in?

The Discharge Coordinator will actively contribute to multi-professional and multi-agency meetings, including safeguarding meetings.

What is the focus of this role in terms of patient care?

The focus of this role is to ensure a seamless transition of care from the hospital to the community by liaising with the Neonatal Community outreach team and relevant agencies.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Angelina Iringan, Matron, at a.iringan@nhs.net or call 02035940542.

What values does Barts Health prioritize?

Barts Health prioritizes WeCare values, which emphasize compassion, inclusion, and a sense of belonging among staff members.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the Discharge Coordinator will lead on quality and safety initiatives, setting and monitoring standards to improve patient care within the neonatal ward.

Will I be involved in safeguarding processes?

Yes, the Discharge Coordinator will be key in embedding safeguarding updates and pathways into daily practice for the neonatal ward.

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Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.