Discharge Facilitator

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Discharge Facilitator to join their team in North East England. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating patient discharge processes and ensuring a smooth transition for patients. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata annually.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge planning processes.
• Communicate with ward staff, patients, and community services.
• Ensure timely discharge to improve patient experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Motivational skills

Education

GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Care Certificate or willingness to complete

Job description

Go back County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Facilitator

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Thankyou for consideringthis exciting opportunity.

We are seeking toappointan enthusiastic dischargecoordinator to join our team on a 32 bedded Gastroenterology ward at UHND.

Do you have a passion forhelping people and enjoy fast pace environments? Are youwell organised, focusedand eager to make a difference? Do youenjoy being part of a strong, positiveteam?If so, this could be youropportunity to join our friendly, supportiveteam here within Integrated Medical Specialities (IMS) atUHND.

WithinIMS we strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and everypatient we have the privilege to care for. As thedischarge coordinator, your role will bepivotal to the patient journey.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and compassionatestaff to focus on the patient discharge planning process. You need to beorganised, able to prioritise workloads, undertake assessments, use your owninitiative and communicate clearly and concisely with a range of people. Therole will involve working closely with ward staff, twice daily ward MDTmeetings using the ethos of 'Why not Home, Why not Today' and communicatingwith patients, relatives and other community services to provide a proactiveand continuous process of discharge planning, avoiding delays and therebyimproving patient experience.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described indetail in the job description and person specification document, that isattached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further yourunderstanding of the role.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

• Ability to learn new skills.
• Previous experience in caring for others.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient observations.
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata