Febin Stephen

Dedicated and experienced Discharge Officer with over two years' experience supporting hospital discharges and conducting holistic, person-centred assessments. Skilled in identifying care needs, managing risk, and applying Care Act principles to ensure safe, timely transitions from hospital to community settings. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to develop effective support plans, promote independence, and safeguard vulnerable adults.

Experienced in maintaining accurate, compliant records and making sound decisions in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes, improving patient flow, and ensuring continuity of care through effective assessment and care coordination.

Discharge Officer at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2025-02 – Present)

• Coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges through comprehensive, person-centred assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social care, community health services, and families, to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify risks and safeguarding concerns, ensuring compliance with the Care Act and NHS discharge policies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to effective patient flow and bed management.

Independence Support Worker at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2023-07 – 2025-02)

• Supported patients with daily living activities and mobility to promote independence and recovery.
• Assisted in physiotherapy programmes by guiding exercises and monitoring patient progress.
• Provided emotional support and motivation to enhance patient engagement and wellbeing.
• Accurately recorded care delivery and communicated updates to the multidisciplinary team.

Community Health Coordinator at Touch Medicare Private Limited (2017-06 – 2019-01)

• Coordinated community health programmes in collaboration with healthcare professionals and local agencies.
• Conducted field visits with clinicians to assess service delivery and identify community health needs.
• Led outreach initiatives to improve public awareness and engagement with health services.
• Responded to community feedback and contributed to service improvement.

Masters in Applied Public Health – University of Central Lancashire (2020-09 – 2022-04)

Masters in Social Work (MSW) – Bharata Mata College (2015-08 – 2017-09)

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature – St. Stephen's College (2012-06 – 2015-05)