Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in a healthcare setting, and an understanding of complex discharge
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience
Evidence of commitment to learning (through portfolio)
- Education & Qualifications
NVQ/Diploma Level 4 or Foundation Degree Qualification in Health/Social Care or extensive experience within Hospital Discharge.
- Education & Qualifications
Completion of Care Certificate.
- Education & Qualifications
Good level of education, including English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of discharge processes and the role of urgent care.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Computer literacy skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Health and safety risk awareness
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to work autonomously and use initiative, tact and sensitivity when working with patients with complex needs – seeking advice when needed
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own workload in a pressurised environment
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this post once sufficient candidates have applied.
We are looking for a new member to join the team who is patient focused and is keen to be involved in a dynamic environment where there is a constant drive for quality improvement to positively impact the outcomes of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Integrated Discharge Team within WVT as a Band 4 Discharge Co-ordinator
We are looking for motivated and compassionate staff to focus on the patient discharge planning process supporting the safe and effective discharge for patients.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
You need to be organised, able to prioritise workloads, use your own initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with a range of people. The role will involve working closely with ward staff, twice daily ward MDT meetings using the ethos of 'Why not Home, Why not Today' and communicating with patients, relatives and other community services to provide a proactive and continuous process of discharge planning, avoiding delays and thereby improving patient experience.
Main duties of the job
In this vital role, you will:
- Work in partnership with other members of the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT), Ward Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Community partners, to support decisions with regards to discharge planning
- Represent the IDT at ward daily board rounds
- Provide effective & timely communication of discharge actions
- Be expected to undertake a range of duties without direct supervision but will be required to report back on those delegated duties to the ward team and case manager
- Leasing with patients and families regarding discharge
We offer an induction period upon joining the team to introduce you to all the community services in Health and Social care who support discharge planning. We also offer a range of training opportunities to support the development of the right candidate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy.
Please note: This vacancy maybe retracted as a result of being deemed suitable for the redeployment of internal staff.
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.
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This advert is for Flow & Discharge Coordinator with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Discharge coordinator role. The advertised salary is pa pro rata, Salary is dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent: 30. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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