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. Educated to GCSE or equivalent level with evidence of good literacy and numeracy, as well as good communication skills. Evidence of relevant clinical and administration / IT skills to NVQ3 or an equivalent level. NVQ 3 in Care is desirable.
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.
Some weekend working maybe required.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Discharge Co-Ordinator will be an integral part of the integrated discharge team who 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
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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
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
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.
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).
