Discharge Coordinator

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Discharge Coordinator - Inpatient Haematology Ward The closing date is 30 November 2025 Do you want to be part of an established and dynamic team? Do you have a passion for patient safety and experience. The Inpatient Haematology Ward is pleased to announce the opportunity for a dynamic, organised and proactive Band 3 Discharge co‑ordinator to join our team. As the successful post holder you will work closely with the nursing staff and wider MDT including Discharge Team, Palliative Care Team, Social Services, Care Agencies and Care/Nursing Homes to facilitate the safe and effective discharge of our patients. You will gain experience in managing complex discharges, safeguarding, dealing with challenging situations and communicating with outside agencies. The post comes with full on the job training with an induction to the hospital and the role included. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: 9th December 2025 Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview. Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions. Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Experience Experience of working in a hospital setting or relevant community service Understanding of complex discharge planning in care of adults and vulnerable individuals. Experience of supporting patients' specialised care needs to enable informed decision making Previous experience of working with patients requiring CHC and Social care involvement. Qualifications Good standard of education NVQ level 3: health / social care management or equivalent Assessment, planning and organisational skills Ability to progress plans for discharge with internal / external agencies and family members Able to intergrate and work within the MDT Time Management Skills Use of IT including Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ECAMIS, ENA, Good verbal communication skills both face to face and over the telephone. Use of EPR, Mosaiq, eforms systems Knowledge Community referral processes Knowledge of the complex discharge planning process. Understanding of assessing and problem solving issues related to discharge planning Understanding of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for adults/ vulnerable individuals within acute care and community settings Understanding of the new Care Act, NSF's, CHC Framework, Delayed Discharged Act and Reimbursement 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr