Complex Discharge Facilitator

Transformation Unit; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to manage and coordinate discharge planning through a multidisciplinary Transfer of Care Hub. You will work with ward teams to ensure timely, safe discharges and appropriate referrals, preventing delays and maintaining patient‑centred care.

The role requires involvement in staff development within the Discharge Team, with opportunities to contribute to service improvements and governance within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration and CPD evidence.
• Ability to present and teach training or information to others.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with ward staff to ensure timely discharge planning and referrals.
• Maintain high standards of patient‑centred, evidence‑based care.
• Collaborate with system teams to support safe discharges across the pathway.
• Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure colleagues comply.
• Contribute to robust discharge plans and seamless transitions.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible working

Education

Registered Nurse

CPD

Ability to present and teach

Job description

Main area Discharge Team Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and Bank Holiday working required on rotation.) Job ref 405-26-NM552DT

Employer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dorset County Hospital Town Dorchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for case managing and facilitating safe, timely and effective discharges of patients from hospital through a multidisciplinary approach with colleagues in our Transfer of Care Hub.

The successful candidate will work closely with ward teams ensuring appropriate referrals are made to prevent unnecessary delays to a patients discharge.

The post holder will be involved of the management, development and support staff in the Discharge Team.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient’s discharge are completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• To ensure the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care thatispatientcentredandevidencebased.
• To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do to.
• Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients,respecting dignityandprivacy.
• Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robusttoprovide aseamlessandcohesivetransitiontoothersettings.
• Attendmandatorytrainingas aminimum.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work closely with ward staff involved in discharge planning to ensure that the assessments and referrals for services relating to the patient’s discharge are completed comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• To ensure the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care thatispatientcentredandevidencebased.
• To work with teams and specialties across the system to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines and Standards and ensure colleagues do too.
• Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and knowledge for all patients,respecting dignityandprivacy.
• Deliver high quality care for patients within the discharge process and ensure all discharge plans are robusttoprovide aseamlessandcohesivetransitiontoothersettings.
• Attendmandatorytrainingas aminimum.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to present and teach

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Deprivation of Liberty
• Recent and significant experience of working with patients/carers/MDT in preparing for discharge
• Experience of producing and assimilating report using a variety of data systems.
• Specialist knowledge of the discharge to assess model and discharge pathway
• Recent experience of working across primary and secondary Care/ Adult social care.

Skills

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Evidence to implement and facilitate change at departmental and organisational level.
• Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels
• The ability to work flexibly in order to meet the service / organisation requirements.

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.