Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse RMN/ Social worker to undertake the role of Older Adult Discharge Coordinator within the Mid and South Essex location.
Main duties of the job
The older adult inpatient wards provide assessment and treatment of service users experiencing a range of mental health problems. The team looks at planning for effective and timely discharge by working within the multi-disciplinary team and takes the lead for discharge planning of complex cases.
The Discharge Coordinator role is necessary to improve the flow of service users through their inpatient journey by supporting the service user with care packages, accommodation choices, funding applications and decisions thus avoiding unnecessary delays.
The role requires the discharge coordinator to reliably communicate the needs of the service user and ensure action between older adult inpatient services, community mental health services and other key agencies is efficient in order achieve timely, appropriate and effective discharges from hospital.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Informal queries and visits are welcome
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve preparing and presenting cases to health and social care panels ensuring all necessary assessments have been completed. The role includes assisting inpatient staff with the necessary assessment paperwork and processes and you will work closely with health and local authorities in identifying suitable placements and packages of care where necessary.
You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your caseload, work to strict deadlines as well as working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team. You would also benefit from having knowledge of housing and homelessness as well as the welfare and benefits system in the UK.
To be successful you should have experience of working within a mental health setting with experience of working with acutely unwell service users and be able to demonstrate continued professional development.
An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carers, whilst working under the direction of senior staff.
There is an expectation to visit our inpatient sites in Mid and South Essex, so having access to your own vehicle for work purposes is essential.
For full details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve preparing and presenting cases to health and social care panels ensuring all necessary assessments have been completed. The role includes assisting inpatient staff with the necessary assessment paperwork and processes and you will work closely with health and local authorities in identifying suitable placements and packages of care where necessary.
You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your caseload, work to strict deadlines as well as working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team. You would also benefit from having knowledge of housing and homelessness as well as the welfare and benefits system in the UK.
To be successful you should have experience of working within a mental health setting with experience of working with acutely unwell service users and be able to demonstrate continued professional development.
An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is required, taking into account the needs of families and carers, whilst working under the direction of senior staff.
There is an expectation to visit our inpatient sites in Mid and South Essex, so having access to your own vehicle for work purposes is essential.
For full details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- In-depth knowledge of in-patient mental health services
Skills/experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing development
- Possess working knowledge of primary and community services work
- Knowledge of recent and current issues in community services and their impact on community care, budget and resource management skills
- Able to work effectively and with credibility with clinicians
- Experience of social care management
- Ability to travel across sites as required
Person Specification
Knowledge/Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- In-depth knowledge of in-patient mental health services
Skills/experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing development
- Possess working knowledge of primary and community services work
- Knowledge of recent and current issues in community services and their impact on community care, budget and resource management skills
- Able to work effectively and with credibility with clinicians
- Experience of social care management
- Ability to travel across sites as required
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
