About this role
Job summary
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).
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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)
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in mental health Experience of working within a community / hospital setting.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
The post holder should have good knowledge around acute inpatient admission and discharge processes Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Computer literate, able to keep records To have knowledge of the Care Act and its implications for practice
Desirable
Understanding of discharge processes
Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential
Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development
Desirable
Working toward or completed NVQ level 2 / 3
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Littlebrook Hospital Dartford
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA2 6PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)