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Discharge Facilitator

The post holder will be responsible for case managing and facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach. They will coordinate oversee Discharge Navigators within their sub-team, complete assessments of patients needs and support the discharge plan. The post holder will be proactive in identifying concerns or issues that may delay effective discharges and work with the Transfer Of Care Hub Team (TOCH) to overcome and limit these.

The successful candidate will work closely with all ward teams ensuring appropriate referrals are seen and made to local authorities and preventing unnecessary, avoidable delays for patient discharge.

This role will extend to support and ensure that patients who have been discharged feel supported and have received the support that was requested. You will need to have critical thinking skills and be able to communicate effectively. This role will be full time across 7 days so flexibility will be required. 

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• Will be competent within their scope of practice and provide compassionate care and therapy to agreed quality standards.
• Maintain momentum of discharge planning throughout the entire process; supporting and working in partnership with other members of the Complex Discharge Team, Ward Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Community partners, constructively challenging where appropriate, decisions with regards to discharge planning.
• To undertake baseline assessments, including Mental Capacity Assessments, Care Act assessments, in partnership with other members of the MDT and ensure that the patient is kept informed of their discharge plans at all times.
• Represent the Transfer Of Care Hub Team at ward daily board rounds.
• Provide effective & timely communication of discharge actions using existing communication tools.
• Will be expected to undertake a range of duties without direct supervision but will be required to report back on those delegated duties to the ward team and case manager.
• Will be competent to work across multi- professional disciplines and make referrals for additional assessments and treatments as required, supported by the case manager.
• Promoting the use of the discharge lounge
• Have supervisory responsibility for the Discharge Navigators 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.