Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to be at the forefront of innovation and forward thinking. The Clinical Support Health Group has well progressed plans for meeting the needs of our patients and needs a flexible and committed workforce in order to support this initiative.
The Oncology & Haematology Department is looking to recruit a Patient Discharge Assistants (PDA). The successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to working on a busy unit, covering the inpatient wards at the Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital.
We are offering a permanent position. The opportunities will be varied and interesting, changing on a regular basis.
PLEASE NOTE: In cases where a vacancy receives a high number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible.
Main duties of the job
This post involves skills and knowledge around progressing patients through the discharge process, communicating with relatives, social workers, and other multi professional staff.
The Patient Discharge Assistant will be expected to work as part of the ward team under the direction of the Nurse in Charge. They will facilitate the discharge of patients from the ward area in line with the Trust standards and policies. The post holder will liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, community colleagues, other allied health professionals and medical / nursing staff.
The post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute caring environment
- Use of IT in the workplace
Desirable
- previous experience in a caring role
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation / prioritising skills
- Team member
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Understanding the needs of people in a clinical/care setting
- Aware of Trust policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, sympathetic and empathetic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work unsocial hours as required
- Willing to undertake further training
- Excellent attendance record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute caring environment
- Use of IT in the workplace
Desirable
- previous experience in a caring role
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation / prioritising skills
- Team member
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Understanding the needs of people in a clinical/care setting
- Aware of Trust policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, sympathetic and empathetic
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work unsocial hours as required
- Willing to undertake further training
- Excellent attendance record
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
