Discharge Lounge Healthcare Assistant

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent Healthcare Support Worker for the Discharge Lounge in Huddersfield. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centred care during discharge with emphasis on communication and IT literacy.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage priorities, and ensure safe discharge planning. A commitment to ongoing training and care standards is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Math at grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent.
• Competence-based Level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate.
• Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Customer Care.
• Health Care Assistant core competencies at Level 2/3.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support discharge process and patient care in the Discharge Lounge.
• Assist patients with personal care, nutrition, hydration and mobility.
• Monitor wellbeing and implement discharge plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Record keeping

Literacy / numeracy

Education

GCSE English/Math

Level 2 Healthcare

Level 3 Healthcare

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent Healthcare Support Worker for the Discharge Lounge in Huddersfield. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centred care during discharge with emphasis on communication and IT literacy.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage priorities, and ensure safe discharge planning. A commitment to ongoing training and care standards is essential.