Discharge Coordinator

The opportunity has arisen for a competent and enthusiastic individual to undertake this new role based on CATU, CRCH for 37.5 hours per week. The post holder will facilitate the efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and undertake the clerical and administration duties required. The discharge coordinator will work alongside the ward manager and leadership and nursing team to enable seamless and safe discharges and ensure effective communication throughout the multi disciplinary team, care providers, patients and their families.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support the discharge process.

Regular communication and direct face to face contact with patients, relatives and carers.

To participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and actively contribute to the planning of patient discharges.

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.