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Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach over seven days. They will coordinate assessments of patients needed 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 Integrated Discharge Team to overcome and limit these.

To deputise for Lead in their absence or at delegated meetings.

To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Discharge Team activity, holding responsibility for defined projects

To contribute to the development of the wider MDT as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Complex Discharge Lead  Band 7

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic  innovative, motivated and dynamic  Complex Discharge Lead who will be working as part of a multi-professional Team to support the smooth running and co-ordination of discharge services.

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach  over 7 days. They will co-ordinate assessments of patients needed 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 Integrated Discharge Team 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 is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Professional  or Registered Senior Nurse 

Interview Date - TBC

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.