Discharge Coordinator

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Discharge Coordinator to manage complex discharge planning within the Transfer of Care Hub. You will collaborate with the MDT to assess needs, coordinate care and arrange safe, timely discharges for patients with varied care requirements.

The role requires RGN with degree-level education, active NMC registration, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with degree-level education and active NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Experience in coordinating hospital discharges and creating individual care plans.
• Willingness to undertake mentorship/preceptorship training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and discharge planning for patients with complex needs.
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure safe, timely discharges.
• Assist in arranging suitable post-discharge care facilities and services.
• Engage with patients and families to support care decisions.

Skills

Registered nurse

NMC registration

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree level education

CPD evidence

Mentorship/Preceptorship training

Job description

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Job overview

The Discharge Coordinator team are responsible for the management of complex discharges of patients referred to the Transfer of Care Hub. discharge Coordinators work with patients, families and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to facilitate safe, appropriate and timely discharge of this patient group through assessment of care needs to enable identification of a facility that can meet these needs.

Main duties of the job

See attached job description for duties and responsibilities associated with this role. Also see attached person specification.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a rare an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our Discharge Coordinator team which is part of the Transfer of Care Hub. As a Discharge Coordinator you will be responsible for the assessment and discharge planning of patients with complex discharge needs including those that are nearing the end of their life and are in the terminal phase of their illness.

You will work as part of multi-disciplinary, multi-organisation team to ensure safe and timely discharges for this patient group. Please see the attached job description for full details of this role.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit to the Transfer of Care Hub, please contact one of our Nurse Leads via ext 2055.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Registered general nurse (RGN) educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
• Current NMC
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of having a managerial qualification or willingness to undertake courses available through the Trust to work towards one.
• Preparation for Mentorship and Preceptorship qualification (or equivalent experience)

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience of co-ordinating hospital discharges including individual care package plans in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of chairing case conferences

Personal Attributes

• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to travel across locations

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case‑based basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.