JOB: Discharge Social Worker

LOCATION: Stoke Mandeville Hospital

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000

ROLE SUMMARY

As the Discharge Social Worker you’ll be part of the hospital discharge team, working closely with the Registered Nurse who is based at this site. You will be helping patients leave hospital safely, on time, and with the right support in place. Your focus is on problem-solving, sharing information about care package costs, working with health colleagues, and making sure people get the care they need without unnecessary delays. You will continue to oversee the patients journey as they settle back into their own home and provide senior management with feedback

Day-to-Day responsibilities of the Discharge Social Worker

1. Identifying Needs Quickly and Clearly • Meet self-funding patients (and families where appropriate) on the ward to understand their situation. • Obtain consent for you to discuss the patients’ needs • Identify what care and support they’ll need once they leave hospital • Feedback any potential gaps in safe discharge planning to the Hospital Team

2. Coordinating Discharge Plans • Agree realistic discharge plans with self-funding patients, families, and the ward team. • Organise services making sure funding and paperwork are sorted in time. • Keep everything moving to prevent delays (Delayed Transfers of Care). • Liaise with transport, e...