About the job

To aid in the effective coordination of discharges across all adult inpatient areas and the emergency department while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Discharge planning including coordination and management of complex discharges involving patients with multiple comorbidities, ongoing care needs, or social care requirements

Responsible for providing safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing planned procedures across a diverse range of specialties

Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

Admitting elective patients

Escorting patients to theatre

Recovering day case patients and escalating any concerns to the relevant teams

Co-ordinating discharges

Liaising with external agencies to ensure safe discharge from hospital

Completing relevant referrals

Providing nurse led education

Comprehensive discharge planning and problem solving

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.

Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications

Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Shaw Job title: Department Manager Email address: sarah.shaw110@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553008

Please get in touch if you would like a walk round of the department prior to interview