Hospital Discharge Care Practitioner (Assistant)

CEMP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norwich is seeking a Supported Assistant Practitioner to join their Hospital Discharge Team. The role involves supporting individuals post-inpatient stay through assessments and service commissioning, while working alongside a dedicated team in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, alongside experience working with vulnerable individuals. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care and help individuals maintain their independence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in assessments and service commissioning.
• Familiarity with the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Ability to carry out assessments face to face or via video/telephone.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for service users and support discharge processes.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate the independence and resilience of individuals post-discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

IT skills

Adaptability

Customer service commitment

Education

Experience working with vulnerable people

Job description

A healthcare organization in Norwich is seeking a Supported Assistant Practitioner to join their Hospital Discharge Team. The role involves supporting individuals post-inpatient stay through assessments and service commissioning, while working alongside a dedicated team in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, alongside experience working with vulnerable individuals. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care and help individuals maintain their independence.