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 Eastbourne Hospital; however, there may be a requirement on occasion for cross-site cover.
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 over 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.
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
* 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
* NVQ3 in Care
Experience
* 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
* 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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, pro rata.
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