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 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 Conquest Hospital, however there may be a requirement on occasion for cross-site cover.
You will be expected to work weekends on a rotational basis.
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 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 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
1. Evidence of relevant clinical and administration / IT skills to NVQ3 equivalent level
2. Educated to GCSE or Equivalent level with evidence of good literacy and numeracy
3. Commitment to undertake required training in post
Desirable
4. NVQ3 in Care
Experience
Essential
5. Recent experience of providing direct health or social care to patients
6. Previous experience of working as part of a team
7. Ability to communicate and work with patients
Desirable
8. NHS or Social Services Experience
9. Experience within Therapy Setting
10. Experience of facilitating discharge processes