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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Progress Chaser

The closing date is 27 February 2026

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Job summary

Progress Chaser will work alongside the coordinator helping with patient flow, communicating with various Multidisciplinary Team Members to ensure a safe discharge for our patients.

You will work alongside many staff and be part of the Safety Huddle with the Multidisciplinary team that will include Medical Staff, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacists and many more.

Main duties of the job

The Progress Chaser will be expected to work as part of the ward nursing team under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.

They will facilitate the discharge of patients from the ward area in line with the Trust standards and policies.

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

To work alongside the nursing team, pharmacist and medical staff to ensure a safe patient discharge.

Ensure that suitable patients are transferred to the discharge lounge as soon as possible.

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 always.

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

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-26-7776578

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby 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

  • NVQ3

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • IT Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Care setting

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication - verbal/written
  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • 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
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands

Desirable

  • Understanding of the needs of people in a Clinical setting.

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

  • Ability to work alongside nursing team when required
  • Help with transferring patients to different wards
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ3

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • IT Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Care setting

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication - verbal/written
  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • 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
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands

Desirable

  • Understanding of the needs of people in a Clinical setting.

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

  • Ability to work alongside nursing team when required
  • Help with transferring patients to different wards

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

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby 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:

Ward Sister

Roberta Chapman

roberta.chapman1@nhs.net

01482482343

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-26-7776578

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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