Clinical Discharge Coordinator

• To have a full understanding of the Discharge Process and the knowledge and skills to apply effectively in practice to ensure a safe and timely patient discharge takes place.
• To assist in identifying, negotiating and co-ordinating the movement of patients who are suitable to transfer to other health or social care facilities.
• To promote integrated and collaborative working with health, social care teams and third sector providers.
• To initiate and lead patient case conferences or 'best interest' meetings, as necessary with discussions and actions documented.
• The post holder will be required to use a computer, either stands alone or as part of a networked system and will be responsible for the quality of information recorded.
• To sensitively challenge conventional thinking that hinders or creates a delay in the process of patient discharge.
• The post holder will maintain accurate records both written and electronic, respecting confidentiality and security at all times in accordance with Trust policies and data protection.
• To support and actively participate in audits pertaining to patient discharge and whole system flow.
• To contribute to the development of standards, protocols, care pathways and clinical audit when requested.

Essential

• Registered first level nurse or AHP or social care experience
• Diploma/degree level relevant qualification
• Mentoring and assessing qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the last year

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in an acute hospital setting or equivalent or community setting in either Nursing or AHP or LA
• Experience in effectively contributing and sustaining change
• Experience with working with electronic systems

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the key legislation, best practice and health/social care policy and guidelines relating to own professional practice
• Able to apply research and best practice operationally
• Able to manage, prioritise and organise own workload effectively
• Can demonstrate characteristics of effective credible leadership
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the field of patient discharge
• Is innovative, positive and has ability to apply critical and lateral thinking
• Able to plan and achieve targets and to meet deadlines
• Act as a positive role model/expert in complex patient discharge
• Demonstrates ability to sensitively challenge conventional thinking
• Demonstrates experience of multidisciplinary and collaborative working
• Ability to facilitate change effectively and motivate others

Essential

• Flexibility of approach- able to respond to competing pressures elsewhere in service
• Ability to use negotiation skills to reach shared goals
• Ability to communicate difficult or information to people who might be anxious or upset
• Recognises own limitations and how to escalate issues and situations
• Ability to travel as may be required to work on any BHT site