Discharge Facilitator

As a Sodexo Discharge Facilitator at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, you are motivated to make a difference in people's lives by providing support and planning to help our patients return to their homes after hospital stays, which can be a stressful period for some patients. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Liaise with the ward personnel and/or the hospital's Discharge Facilitator/team to identify clients that meet inclusion criteria and promote the timely discharge of patients who are clinically fit for release and meet agreed-upon criteria
Implement non-clinical support that will help reduce the odds of discharged patients having future unplanned readmissions.
To meet with prospective clients and their carers to explain the service, gain consent, and establish and implement their home care plan.
Liaise with the client through conducting a home visit to assist in supporting implementation of the agreed upon care plan 
Carry out basic housework / domestic duties

What you bring: 

Ability to communicate and interact in a professional manner with all stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills
IT Literate
Ability to prioritise effectively
Planning and organisational skills
Work with a substantial level of accountability

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:                                                                                                                          

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offers great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death-in-service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their careers at Sodexo, including various learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment  
Competitive compensation  
Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications
Package DescriptionIf you have attention to detail and excellent organisational skills you could part of our  administrative team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital as a Discharge Facilitator

12 hours per week
Working Monday and Thursday each week
£13.80 per hour 
Two month fixed term contract which may be extended
This role is home based and client based, there is free parking at hospital and mileage paid when client based

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is HP21 9PP

***PLEASE NOTE***

·       This position is only suitable for drivers with access to a vehicle,  You must have access to own car as travel involved.

·       A DBS clearance check will be required for the successful applicants.
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
We’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 
We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.