Discharge Co-ordinator | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit a full time Discharge Coordinator to work in Older Peoples Inpatient Services Meadowview Ward, Thurrock Hospital, to assist and coordinate patient discharge planning. This is a unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team.

To be successful you should have experience of working within a care setting and have a good understanding of social care or a willingness to learn the process,whilst working under the direction of senior staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where patient care is always at the forefront. As part of the team you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills whilst working for an organization that values their staff., The post involves supporting individual patients in all aspects of their care including daily living needs as is outlined in the patients individualised care plan. The post holder is responsible for reporting any relevant changes in the patient's condition to the qualified staff. Furthermore the post holder will assist in the physical care and support of people with mental health needs, proving person centred care and working within the Recovery Model to enable patients to be become socially inclusive, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans


• NHS discounts for staff


• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities


• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme


• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work


• Day One Flexible Employer


The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

As part of the discharge pathway and continued professional development, the post holder will be expected to undertake/enrol onto the Associate Practitioner course.