CK233502 - Discharge Co-ordinator

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Discharge Co-ordinator to improve patient flow and support safe discharges at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role requires a current NMC PIN and recent acute care experience. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care during the discharge process. This is a full-time, permanent position with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 08:00-20:00, with future weekend shifts. Join us to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NMC PIN.
• Recent experience in acute care is required.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about service development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient discharges.
• Enhance service development in the discharge process.
• Ensure high standards of care during patient discharge.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interest in service development

Education

Current NMC PIN

Job description

Discharge Co-ordinator

Band 6 - Full time (37hrs per week) - Permanent

Site and Capacity, ARI

Are you ready to embrace a new and exciting opportunity at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a hardworking, organised team player with a current NMC PIN to take on the role of Band 6 Discharge Co-ordinator within the System Flow team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for improving patient flow and supporting safe, timely discharges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high standard of care during the discharge process.
• Improve patient flow and support safe, timely discharges.
• Help shape and enhance service development in the discharge area.

Job details

• Band 6 – Full time (37hrs per week) – Permanent
• Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI)
• Shift: Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00; future plans to extend to weekends/public holidays.

Qualifications and experience

• Current NMC PIN.
• Recent acute care experience.
• Motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in service development.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.

Interviews will be held in-person on 14th January 2026.

Post may close earlier should we receive a large volume of applications.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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