This nine-month post sits in the Discharge team at St Martin's Hospital, supporting both Younger and Older Adult services at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. The work centres on coordinating early and complex discharges so patients move on smoothly and bed capacity is used well. It also involves working with the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to remove barriers to discharge, taking bed requests on a rota, and travelling to other hospital sites. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use are required, unless a disability exempts the post holder under the Equality Act.
What the job involves
- Coordinate early and complex discharges to keep patient journeys smooth and reduce delays
- Support bed management by taking calls on a rota for incoming bed requests
- Work with the MDT to identify discharge barriers early in the patient journey
- Build relationships with internal teams and external agencies to overcome barriers to discharge
- Work with patients and carers on discharge challenges, including exploring suitable housing options
- Represent the Patient Flow team in individual patient review meetings
- Contribute to Patient Flow team discussions and discharge planning
- Travel to non-trust hospital sites
Experience
- Experience in mental health
- Experience of working in a community or hospital setting
Skills & knowledge
- Good knowledge of acute inpatient admission and discharge processes
- Knowledge of the Care Act and its implications for practice
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy and keeping records
Checks & eligibility
- Full, valid UK driving licence
- Access to a car for business use, unless a disability exempts the post holder under the Equality Act 2010
Other
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Commitment to relevant training, regular supervision and annual appraisal
Nice to have
- Experience of working with social services
- Understanding of discharge processes
- Working toward or completed NVQ level 2 or 3
What's offered
- Regular supervision
- Structured training
- Ongoing learning opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
