3576 - Discharge Coordinator
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Post 1 - 37.5 hours
Post 2 - 30 hours
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well motivated team member to work within the discharge and patient flow team to support ward staff to facilitate safe and effective discharge from a ward area. Must have excellent communication skills, willing to learn new skills, have some understanding of safe discharge, able to liaise with all multi disciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
The role of the discharge coordinator is to support ward staff to coordinate and facilitate safe and effective discharge, working alongside ward staff/ therapy teams/ discharge hub/discharge team sister/charge nurse.
Gathering patient social information on admission, referring to discharge hub in a timely manner when patients are medically stable for discharge.
Liaising with family/friend carers to discuss any concerns they may have for discharge
Raising discharge concerns to the right teams as concerns arise, escalating delays in discharge to discharge team/site matrons.
Using clinical systems, e.g. ICE, Care flow connect, care flow live. Pro-track
Having a full understanding of all the Discharge pathways.
Gather accurate information of potential and planned discharges for the site matron to ensure flow throughout the trust
Attending ward board rounds daily
Excellent communication skills required for this role, be able to work within a team and on own initiative, friendly, approachable.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro/rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3576E-11-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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