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Advanced Discharge Officer

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Main area: Patient Support Services

Grade: Band 4

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-THQ041125-I

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 pa or pa pro rata

Closing: 01/12/2025

In the Complex Discharge team, we don’t just fill roles; we empower people to make an impact. Could you be our next Advanced Discharge Officer?”

Are you passionate about improving patient journeys and ensuring safe, timely discharges? We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Discharge Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate complex patient discharges, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care beyond hospital walls.

Work collaboratively with clinicians, social workers, and external agencies to streamline discharge pathways.

Advocate for patients by ensuring their preferences and needs are central to discharge decisions.

Identify and resolve barriers to onward care, including housing, care packages, or equipment requirements.

Contribute to service improvement by monitoring discharge processes and supporting innovation in patient flow.

 


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