(**) Integrated Discharge Team Facilitator
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) Integrated Discharge Team Facilitator
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
Inviting applications to join our Integrated Discharge Team as a Facilitator at our Community Hospitals (locations including Brentwood, Halstead, Billericay & Thurrock)
We are looking for a new member to the team who is patient focused and is keen to be involved in a dynamic environment where there is a constant drive for quality improvement to positively impact the outcomes of our patients.
As this role evolves, the opportunities to increase knowledge of discharge to assess and MSE working - whilst supporting the safe and effective discharge for patients from our acute trusts.
As this post is across different sites, all applicants must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
This role works across a 7 day period including Bank holidays. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective and holistic care, through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues in every day practice.
Assume accountability and responsibility for own decisions.
In conjunction with the IDT Nurse Assessors, providing support and training to healthcare assistants as appropriate to their experience.
Presenting a positive role model; striving to continuously improve standards of care whilst keeping up to date with innovations and change.
To contribute to the basic assessment and development of care plans for patients referred to the Integrated Discharge Team
To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients, external partners including care homes, care agencies and equipment services and where relevant their carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of their discharge plans to ensure a consistent approach to care and discharge.
Prioritise own case load and provide facilitation to IDT Assessors when and as needed.
Educate and promote patients and carers to participate effectively in discharge Planning where appropriate.
To gather core information to contribute to discharge plans for patients, including EDD's and MFD dates and feedback to the team. To be competent in completing Assessment and Discharge Notification's in line with the Care Act.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-COR-BA-5809
Job locations
Brentwood Community Hospital
11 Crescent Drive
Basildon
CM15 8DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Experience coordinating discharges or complex patient pathways
- Previous experience within care industry
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE qualifications at minimum
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital discharge process
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Experience coordinating discharges or complex patient pathways
- Previous experience within care industry
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE qualifications at minimum
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital discharge process
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
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 details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Community Hospital
11 Crescent Drive
Basildon
CM15 8DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Community Hospital
11 Crescent Drive
Basildon
CM15 8DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior IDT Nurse Assessor
Klara Scally
01277695264
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NR-COR-BA-5809
Job locations
Brentwood Community Hospital
11 Crescent Drive
Basildon
CM15 8DR
United Kingdom
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