Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Discharge Coordinator to join our dedicated Discharge team at St Martin's Hospital Canterbury, 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.
- The role will involve travelling to non KMMHT hospital sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the vacancy role
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mental health
- Experience of working within a community / hospital setting.
Desirable
- Worked with social services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The post holder should have good knowledge around acute inpatient admission and discharge processes
- To have knowledge of the Care Act and its implications for practice
- Undertaking all relevant training and participating in regular management/clinical supervision and annual appraisal.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Computer literate, able to keep records
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
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This advert is for Assistant Discharge Coordinator with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in St Martins Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 9 months (Secondment or Fixed term). The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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