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SalaryAbility to work as part of a team liaising with inter-disciplinary team members regarding the planning of discharge for relevant patients. Ensure completion and delivery of relevant documentation to assist with the discharge process. Communication with patients, relatives and other staff members concerning issues related to discharge planning. Ability to deal with communication issues. Liaise with other agencies/patient/relatives in order to provide effective communications to assist with timely discharge of patients. Completion of relevant patient documentation in order for an effective discharge process. Communication with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff concerning the discharge process for patients. Ensure that the social circumstances / discharge arrangements of each patient have been assessed and documented within 24 hours of patient being admitted to the ward environment. Monitor the progress of referrals/assessments that are required to assist with the discharge process. Follow up any outstanding requests that are causing a delay with the discharge process for the patient. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues and recommend an appropriate course of action, seeking advice from senior colleagues if required. Support ward teams by facilitating the process of requesting TTOs / Transport/ Discharge Summary to assist with a timely discharge and avoidance of any delays. Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed by the appropriate persons to ensure an efficient and timely discharge. Support chasing results for tests where this could delay achieving discharge. Liaise with other care establishments to expedite any referrals or assessments that have been requested including the repatriation of patients. May, on occasion be required to prepare bed spaces in order for the admission of patients to support the ward team May on occasion be required to support transfer of patient to other ward area or discharge lounge Operating telephone and computers. Maintain accurate record keeping regarding the discharge process for each patient. Provide all patients with a leaflet explaining the discharge process as per hospital policy. Liaise direct with patients and their carers regarding the discharge process. Highlight any issues to the appropriate Senior Manager that may affect the discharge process, for example a lack of senior doctors, therapy services and delays in test results/referrals. Participate in the training and induction of new staff, attending training and development events in support of the role. Report any incidents in accordance with Trust policy. Adhere to all legislation and Trust policies in the provision of staff and visitor services. Work in accordance with laid down procedures and standards referring matters to Line Manager as necessary. Manage own area of responsibility in conjunction with Line Manager. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan
