Discharge Planning Assistant

Job description

Company Description Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Job Description: Band 4 : £28,392 - £31,157 Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Contract : Permanent: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Planning Assistant to join the team. The Discharge Planning Team is a 7 day service based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Reporting to the Clinical Lead, this role will work very closely with allocated wards taking responsibility for supporting the ward staff in managing all discharge pathways and taking on complex cases, under the instruction of Senior Discharge Planners. You will be a vital part of the hospital’s discharge service working alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, Hampshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council to ensure a smooth and safe discharge process for our patients. We welcome applications from those who are highly...