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TOCH - Discharge Coordinator - Conquest

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 08 December 2024

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Discharge Co-ordinators to join our Transfer of Care Hub working with colleagues from both health & social care.

We are seeking applicants with recent experience of providing direct health or social care to patients, hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Evidence of customer care and excellent communication skills is an advantage for this role.

Educated to GCSE or equivalent level with evidence of good literacy and numeracy, as well as good communication skills..

Persons appointed will be supported with competencies & development

You will be based at Conquest Hospital, however there may be a requirement on occasion for cross-site cover.

You will be expected to work weekends on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Discharge Co-Ordinator will be an integral part of the integrated discharge team and will be responsible for assisting the multi-agency teams with safe and timely discharges from the acute hospital setting. You will attend and feed information into enhanced discharge meetings, liaise with patients, carers and their families and where applicable attend patient panel meetings.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CF3134

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant clinical and administration / IT skills to NVQ3 equivalent level
  • Educated to GCSE or Equivalent level with evidence of good literacy and numeracy
  • Commitment to undertake required training in post

Desirable

  • NVQ3 in Care

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of providing direct health or social care to patients
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate and work with patients

Desirable

  • NHS or Social Services Experience
  • Experience within Therapy Setting
  • Experience of facilitating discharge processes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant clinical and administration / IT skills to NVQ3 equivalent level
  • Educated to GCSE or Equivalent level with evidence of good literacy and numeracy
  • Commitment to undertake required training in post

Desirable

  • NVQ3 in Care

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of providing direct health or social care to patients
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate and work with patients

Desirable

  • NHS or Social Services Experience
  • Experience within Therapy Setting
  • Experience of facilitating discharge processes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Transfer of Care Hub Lead

Michele Elphick

m.elphick@nhs.net

07833294514

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CF3134

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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