Job summary Are you interested in a new exciting opportunity to develop your career? Working as part of the discharge hubs the Discharge Support Worker will ensure that all discharges from a defined number of mental health acute, dementia, rehab and older person's beds are processed and coordinated in such a manner to ensure that patients are placed in an environment best suited to their assessed needs and Trust resources are utilized to their maximum efficiency. The post holder holds no clinical responsibility instead focuses on the administrative coordination to support successful discharge. We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality care to our patients. Main duties of the job Main responsibilities are: You will work closely with teams focusing directly on the needs of patients requiring support and facilitation in order to be discharged from hospital. You will develop close working relationships with ward teams providing coordinated support to the discharge hub. Responsible for assisting with processes and procedures to enhance patient flow. Providing follow up as appropriate for patients discharged taking action and/or escalating issues as required. About us Working in Sussex: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum / pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 354-CO-21527-A Job locations Woodlands Centre for Acute Care The Ridge St Leonard's On Sea TN37 7PT Job description Job responsibilities You will be an excellent communicator, maintain good working relationships with the team, patients, carers and service users ensuring key information is communicated in a timely, robust and efficient way. You will work closely with ward staff, Trust teams and liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate the administrative procedures associated with discharge. You will liaise with patients and carers and support risk identification. Job description Job responsibilities You will be an excellent communicator, maintain good working relationships with the team, patients, carers and service users ensuring key information is communicated in a timely, robust and efficient way. You will work closely with ward staff, Trust teams and liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate the administrative procedures associated with discharge. You will liaise with patients and carers and support risk identification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience Experience Essential Experience working within a health or social care setting. Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience Experience Essential Experience working within a health or social care setting. Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Woodlands Centre for Acute Care The Ridge St Leonard's On Sea TN37 7PT Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)