Senior Discharge Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Poole, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Discharge Co-Ordinator to join our team within the Community Hospitals across Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new post.

The post holder will work within a fast paced and dedicated team who are passionate about supporting patients discharges and facilitating flow through the community hospitals.

The post holder will work alongside the Discharge and Flow Matron to be a visible support for the discharge co-ordinators in all 8 community hospitals in Dorset. There will be opportunities for further learning and development within this role.

The primary purpose of the post holder is to provide a visible presence across the 8 Dorset Community Hospitals to provide supervision, training, and support for the discharge co-ordinators.

To ensure a consistently safe, responsive and patient-focused service provided by the discharge co-ordinators across DorsetHealthcare Community Hospitals, 7 days per week.

To escalate issues as appropriate to the Discharge and Flow Matron

To represent and uphold the values of the Trust at all times.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.



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