Discharge Coordinator, Ruby Ward

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Discharge Coordinator on Ruby Ward, providing essential support to patients with mental health needs. This role involves delivering high-quality care, assisting with daily living activities, and contributing to patient care plans. The Trust offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive environment for staff development.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is essential.
• NVQ in care or equivalent is required.
• Ability to assist in daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in inpatient settings.
• Support patients with daily living needs.
• Report changes in patient conditions to qualified staff.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment

Motivation

Positive attitude

Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Education

NVQ care or equivalent

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Coordinator, Ruby Ward

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Ruby Ward is a 17 mixed bed inpatient unit catering for older people with acute mental health difficulties.

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.

We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Commitment
• Be highly motivated
• Delivering high quality care,
• Have a positive attitude
• Commitment to maintain EPUT's excellent customer care and outstanding reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where resident 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.

About us

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
• 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

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct patient care in inpatient settings. 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 patients 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.Contribute to record keeping under the supervision of a qualified staff member keeping accurate records of patients care with due regard to the confidentiality of information relating to patients.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a care
• NVQ care or equivalent.

Skills/ Experience

• Assist in the provision and care to patients
• Assist patients' with all activities of daily living (Hygiene, nutrition etc.)
• Previous experience of social housing placements
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Knowledge

• oAwareness of all infection control issues
• oKnowledge of Care Programme approach

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.

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust