Discharge Coordinator

Job summary

Do you have an interest in, and a passion for improving safe and timely hospital discharges for patients? Is your availability flexible during the week, and able and willing to work weekends, bank holidays and evenings? Do you want to gain some invaluable experience in this important aspect of inpatient care? A number of exciting opportunities has arisen within the Corporate Operations Team, for Community Ready Discharge Coordinators.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to offer a proactive and responsive approach to ward based patient flow and discharge. You will play an important role supporting clinicians to facilitate safe and timely discharge from for our patients. This role will be covering all wards, including cover for the Community Ready Unit and across the hospital, specifically those within the care groups of surgery and integrated medicine. Duties include but are not exclusive to: Liaising with patients, their family members Working closely with the multidisciplinary team Making referrals to appropriate services Working with IT systems and EPR daily Tracking Patients journey and recording any potential delay We will offer a supportive working environment in which to continue to develop your skills, and an in-service buddy system will be used. The NHS provides enhanced rates of pay for weekends and bank holidays, which is even paid within your 3-6 week training period. The successful candidate will need to be diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude, the candidates will be from a Healthcare or Hospital/ Community Services Administration background. You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, effective time management skills, and the ability to organize self and others. Apply now to join our friendly, welcoming team

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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