Discharge Coordinator - Acute Medical Unit

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an established and dynamic team?

Do you have a passion for patient safety and experience?

The AMU unit at Poole hospital is pleased to announce the opportunity for a dynamic, organised and proactive Band 3 Discharge co-ordinator to come and join our team.

As the successful post holder you will be expected to work closely with the nursing staff and wider MDT including Discharge 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.

So please come and join our amazing team in Acute medicine!!

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

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 that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during Spring 2026, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site.Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.