Job summary
The Integrated Discharge Team are advertising for 1 administrator at our Broomfield site to cover maternity leave from dates 29/04/24 to 27/01/2025
The role is to provide clerical and administrative support and facilitate the smooth running of processes within the Integrated Discharge Team.
The Integrated Discharge Team support patients with complex healthcare needs, who may require long-term health and social care planning or a short term intervention following a change of condition or acute illness.
We aim to anticipate, co-ordinate and join up health and social care needs for patients at a high risk of unplanned admissions to hospital.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
1. Communication - Maintain effective communication with colleagues and patients.2. Analytical and Planning - To update and disseminate the updated information with the Discharge tracker to all members of the MDT three times a day3. Information Resources - Ensure entries into the computer system are timely and accurate maintaining patient and clinical confidentiality at all times.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- To compile and update the Discharge tracker throughout the day liaising with all multi-disciplinary teams, to ensure all information within the report is accurate.
- Liaise with all wards to ensure Medically Optimised forms are compiled in a timely way by providing advice and support to staff on the correct process following the guidance in the Community Care Delayed Discharge Act.
- To undertake the full range of clerical and administrative duties which include dealing with the public via the telephone to provide support and advice, dealing with staff from multi agencies to ensure information is shared appropriately with the Information Governance policy.
- To have a comprehensive range of typing and keyboard skills including Microsoft Office
- To answer internal telephone enquiries, in a courteous and helpful manner, seeking clarification where appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge and skills by undertaking appropriate training and development to provide a high quality administrative service.
- To maintain confidentiality relating to patients and staff at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- To compile and update the Discharge tracker throughout the day liaising with all multi-disciplinary teams, to ensure all information within the report is accurate.
- Liaise with all wards to ensure Medically Optimised forms are compiled in a timely way by providing advice and support to staff on the correct process following the guidance in the Community Care Delayed Discharge Act.
- To undertake the full range of clerical and administrative duties which include dealing with the public via the telephone to provide support and advice, dealing with staff from multi agencies to ensure information is shared appropriately with the Information Governance policy.
- To have a comprehensive range of typing and keyboard skills including Microsoft Office
- To answer internal telephone enquiries, in a courteous and helpful manner, seeking clarification where appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge and skills by undertaking appropriate training and development to provide a high quality administrative service.
- To maintain confidentiality relating to patients and staff at all times
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Computer literate (especially in Word/Excel)
- Clerical experience in a hospital setting
- Previous admin experience
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in an NHS environment
- experience of NHS computer systems
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Computer literate (especially in Word/Excel)
- Clerical experience in a hospital setting
- Previous admin experience
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in an NHS environment
- experience of NHS computer systems
Essential
Essential
Desirable
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).
