Temporary Jobs in Scamodale, scotland, uk

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Discharge Flow Coordinator is a key role in maintaining the Hospital Flow and Discharge process; working in a regional, whole system based role the discharge coordinator would work under the direction of the Urgent and Unscheduled Care Programme Management and in conjunction with ward / multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) across Argyll and Bute.

They assist with the planning and implementation of patient discharge (both operational flow and service development); as well as aiding general flow of patients through the hospital by :

• Driving effective and timely transfer of patients from hospital to the most appropriate setting to meet their needs
• Actively reducing the number of patients whose transfer is delayed from hospital
• Effectively communicating with patients, their carers and / or case managers to encourage their engagement in discharge planning, ensuring they are involved from admission to the ward.
• Facilitating the planning and implementation of the patient's discharge - with guidance from therapists as required.
• Liaising with Doctors, Discharge Services, Social Services, Care at Home team, Community Teams and any other appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a proactive and continuous process of discharge planning.
• In conjunction with the MDT) identifying and escalating concerns relating to discharge or factors that may cause a delayed transfer of care through identified huddle and escalation structures.

Main duties of the job

Please see the full job description for details of requirements.