4037 - Care Support Worker, Discharge Unit

The Band 2 Clinical Support Worker will work as part of the Discharge Unit team to support the safe and timely discharge of medically fit patients from hospital.

The post holder will assist with the transfer of patients from wards to the Discharge Unit and provide appropriate care and support while patients await their final discharge arrangements. Working under the direction of the Band 3 Clinical Support Worker and Registered Nurse/Coordinator, they will help ensure patients are comfortable, appropriately prepared for discharge and that relevant documentation, medication, property and equipment accompany the patient.

The role requires good communication, teamwork and the ability to work flexibly within a busy environment to support effective patient flow and a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Safely collect and escort medically fit patients from wards to the Discharge Unit.

Ensure patients arrive with the correct property, clothing, documentation, medication, mobility aids and other required equipment.

Welcome and settle patients into the Unit, providing refreshments, personal care, toileting assistance, meals and reassurance as required.

Support patients to be clean, comfortable and appropriately dressed and prepared for discharge.

Complete relevant admission and transfer documentation, including CareFlow and Discharge Unit records.

Accurately update the Unit whiteboard with relevant discharge information.

Ensure medications are handled safely and promptly handed to a Registered Nurse for secure storage.

Provide patients with appropriate information about their discharge arrangements within the boundaries of the Band 2 role, escalating questions or concerns when necessary.

Support discharge activities as directed by the Registered Nurse/Coordinator and complete relevant checks and SOPs.

Work flexibly with the wider team to support safe, timely discharge and effective patient flow.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.