Assistant Discharge Coordinator
- gravesham, england, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized Assistant Discharge Coordinator to join our dedicated Discharge team at Littlebrook Hospital, supporting both Younger and Older Adult services.
As a core member of the Patient Flow team, you will help coordinate early and complex discharges to ensure smooth patient journeys, minimise delays, and make effective use of our bed capacity. Working alongside our Discharge Coordinators and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to overcome potential barriers to discharge. If you have a sound understanding of acute inpatient care, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to your growth and will support your professional development through regular supervision, structured training, and ongoing learning opportunities. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
- Contribute actively to local Patient Flow team discussions and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with the MDT to identify discharge barriers early in the patient journey.
- Work compassionately with patients and carers to address discharge challenges, including exploring suitable housing options.
- Represent the Patient Flow team in individual patient review meetings.
- Support bed management operations by participating in a call-handling rota for incoming bed requests.
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.
- 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)