For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The hospital discharge team are based at the main Royal Devon university healthcare trust. They operate a seven-day service that provide a single point of contact for patients, families, carers and associated people, the team facilitate and co-ordinate the safe and timely discharge from Hospital for our patients in partnership with other multi-disciplinary colleagues. The team are based within the Community Division which is spread across the Devon area ranging from Okehampton (Mid Devon) across the City of Exeter to the Seaside town of Seaton (East Devon). About the opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a discharge co-ordinator to work 37.5 hours per week within our hospital discharge team. The Discharge Co-ordinator is an essential role within the team and you will form part of a supportive and close working group of professionals working in partnership with other multi-disciplinary colleagues across the Eastern Area. You will be working with the team to increase patient flow and optimise patient experience surrounding transfers of care. As a team of Therapists and Nurses we provide face to face triage and clinical assessment of patients to support their onward care needs. This is an exciting role that has a great deal of variety and scope within the working day. About You We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring person with excellent communication skills to co-ordinate and support the team, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and problem-solve with be essential, the role will include documenting actions on meetings, co-ordinating the teams workload and liaising with a variety of health & social care colleagues across the Eastern area. You will be required to answer the telephone and respond to e-mail enquiries in a professional and timely manner. A knowledge and understanding of the health and social care environment would be desirable although not essential. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours over 5 days- Monday- Friday Interview Date: Anticipated Tuesday 25 March 2025 For further information please contact: Emma Watkins, Clinical Lead on 01392406172 This is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
