Detailed job description
- To coordinate discharge referrals from UHD ensuring the team have all the required information and ensuring the correct procedures have been followed.
- To be involved in administrative tasks relevant to the interim care team.
- Work closely with hospital therapists, the social work teams and discharge keyworkers to deliver high quality, efficient and effective discharges.
- To coordinate the therapy assistant’s timetable ensuring there is adequate time for care visits, travel and breaks.
- To produce accurate reports in accordance with strict deadlines
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ III Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience working in a health or social care setting
- Competent using a large range of IT software packages e.g. Microsoft Office; excel; outlook
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in the NHS
- Previous experience working as a therapy assistant or carer
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
- Well‑developed problem solving skills
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met with supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Deal with multiple demands in short deadlines
- Awareness of the Data protection law & confidentiality
- Ability to type reports, letters and emails
- Data Entry & producing reports
- IT Skills (Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook)
- Ability to set goals and review outcomes
Desirable criteria
- Experience of hospital computer systems (E-Camis, EPR)
- Experience of ordering stationery etc on powergate
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the hospital discharge process
- Knowledge of common medical conditions.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of moving and handling equipment
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Ability to challenge discrimination
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to changes
- Ability to recognise limitations of own practice and to elevate when appropriate.
- Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours
- Positively promote, challenge and implement continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work with other agencies
- Flexible attitude to work in a range of environments and with a diverse patient group
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Excellent Customer Service
- Well motivated and shows initiative
- Excellent time management
- Able to prioritise
- Able to respond to others with respect and sympathy
Language requirement
Essential criteria
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Coordinator And Administration Assistant employer: Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group
As an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit Nurse Specialist, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative culture ensures that you will have access to ongoing training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in women's health. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Recruitment Team
