Job summary An exciting contract has become available within the Bed Management Team. The post is based in Woodlands across Adult and Older Persons services working with the wider MDT and third sector agencies to facilitate discharges from acute services. The wider team is based throughout the Trust covering Adult and Older Persons services alongside Bed Management colleagues. This position opens up the opportunity to work within the discharge process and become familiar with services that will assist with discharge from hospital including working with Local Authorities and third sector organisations. Skills around problem solving and prioritisation are key within this role. Main duties of the job Take part in on going assessments of service users with the multi-disciplinary team Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate service users' needs in conjunction with a registered professional Deliver care within the sphere of the Care Programme Approach, including the importance of working with carers To act as the key liaison person between the hospital and patients home on discharge Able to work independently on own initiative to meet the needs of services users Deliver person centered care Liaise with external organisations as required promoting partnership working to ensure holistic care Have an understanding of Social Care requirements and legislation including referrals, carers' assessments and self-directed support such as individualised budgets, providing input and assistance as required Attend and contribute to MDT/CPA review To undertake a limited amount of co-ordination for CHC funded patients at home. Take part in and contribute to ongoing review of risk assessments, recognising and responding to any changes. Ensure service users' needs are accurately reflected in health record documentation. Assist service users and carers to access information Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology including the ability to discuss About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-COR7004501 Job locations Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation trust Northgate Street Great Yarmouth NR30 1BU Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Person Specification Qualifications Essential Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree Experience Essential Clear knowledge of the discharge process Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process Skills Essential Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to think and work laterally Person Specification Qualifications Essential Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree Experience Essential Clear knowledge of the discharge process Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process Skills Essential Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to think and work laterally 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation trust Northgate Street Great Yarmouth NR30 1BU Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)