This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bodmin Community Hospital for a Progress Co-Ordinator to join the Clinical Assessment Treatment Unit (CATU) Team at Bodmin Community Hospital. You will play an important role in supporting the clinical staff in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital for patients.
You will help provide a seamless service for patients which will include cross boundary and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team along with colleagues in Adult Social Care and other outside agencies in the community setting.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual. You will need to have good interpersonal skills, IT skills and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
We will offer a supportive working environment in which to continue to develop your skills, a structured in-service training programme and appraisal and supervision systems.
This post to include occasional weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Shift split over the week to be discussed at interview and agreed with successful applicant.
To assist with the efficient day to day running of discharges, providing administrative and clerical support to the team, providing a 7-day service. This post will be required to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the post depending on service provision.
To monitor patients, progress and report back progress / inform the team or referrer of any problems regarding timing of interventions, including equipment ordering /delivery and organisations of on- going care.
To act as a link, liaising with other agencies and departments, to provide efficient and effective communication to expedite progress towards the chosen home environment.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. We are based in one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
