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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Patient Discharge Assistant

The closing date is 03 February 2026

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Job summary

The Patient Discharge Assistant will be expected to work under the direction of the Patient Flow Managers. They will facilitate the discharge of patients from the ward areas in line with the Trust standards and policies.

The post holder will be expected to cover various areas at both sites when required.

The post holder will liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, community colleagues, other allied health professionals and medical / nursing staff.

Ensure that suitable patients are transferred to the community as soon as possible in a safely manner.

Ensure that from admission they will collect collateral histories from family members. To ascertain whether patients are receiving the correct support and care in the home / community.

The post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Discharge Assistant at HUTH.

We are looking for a dynamic member of staff that are, highly motivated people to support the patient flow within the trust. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to prioritise workload, working proactively with the patient flow team and ward staff.

The candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent and accurate record keeping. Can demonstrate effective and appropriate IT and telephone skills.PLEASE NOTE: In cases where a vacancy receives a high number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-7749590

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospitals

Anlaby Road and Castle Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Use of IT in the workplace.
  • Experience of working in an acute care environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Works well with in a team
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Participate in standard setting and research projects
  • Evidence showing clinical and professional development
  • To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
  • Facilitate learning of others.

Desirable

  • Understanding of the needs of people in a clinical / care setting
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Proficient with all trusts IT systems
  • Aware of Trust policies and procedures

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Use of IT in the workplace.
  • Experience of working in an acute care environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Works well with in a team
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Participate in standard setting and research projects
  • Evidence showing clinical and professional development
  • To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
  • Facilitate learning of others.

Desirable

  • Understanding of the needs of people in a clinical / care setting
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Proficient with all trusts IT systems
  • Aware of Trust policies and procedures

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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 details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospitals

Anlaby Road and Castle Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospitals

Anlaby Road and Castle Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Flow Manager

Naomi Barker

naomi.barker2@nhs.net

01482311075

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-7749590

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospitals

Anlaby Road and Castle Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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