Position Overview
Provide integral support to the operational duties of the Integrated Discharge Hub that operates seven days a week, 8am‑8pm. The Discharge Officer is ward‑based and supports the MDT by collating key information and sharing it with appropriate professionals/services to ensure safe discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on a rota basis 7 days per week, covering shifts between 08:00‑20:00 (7.5‑hour shifts).
- Primarily support one ward with flexibility to cover others and support operational activity.
- Facilitate effective discharge planning, escalating delays and ensuring timely, accurate, patient‑centred communication.
- Collaborate with the Discharge Practitioner, Operations Centre, ward teams, patients, families and external multi‑disciplinary partners.
Required Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem‑solving ability.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
- Confidence working in a busy and demanding environment.
- A positive, patient‑centred approach at all times.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care. It holds a “Good” rating from the CQC. The hospital offers a full range of general medical and surgical services, specialist services and plans further expansion, including a new ward block and Women and Children’s Centre.
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Provide integral support to the operational duties of the Integrated Discharge Hub that operates seven days a week, 8am‑8pm. The Discharge Officer is ward‑based and supports the MDT by collating key information and sharing it with appropriate professionals/services to ensure safe discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on a rota basis 7 days per week, covering shifts between 08:00‑20:00 (7.5‑hour shifts).
- Primarily support one ward with flexibility to cover others and support operational activity.
- Facilitate effective discharge planning, escalating delays and ensuring timely, accurate, patient‑centred communication.
- Collaborate with the Discharge Practitioner, Operations Centre, ward teams, patients, families and external multi‑disciplinary partners.
Required Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem‑solving ability.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
- Confidence working in a busy and demanding environment.
- A positive, patient‑centred approach at all times.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care. It holds a “Good” rating from the CQC. The hospital offers a full range of general medical and surgical services, specialist services and plans further expansion, including a new ward block and Women and Children’s Centre.
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