Discharge Co Ordinator- Acute Med
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
The Discharge Coordinator supports safe and timely patient discharges by working with ward teams, multidisciplinary professionals, patients, and external agencies. This role involves coordinating all aspects of the discharge process and ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to community services. The postholder will identify and resolve barriers to discharge, facilitate communication, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will also maintain accurate discharge records, produce reports, and support Continuing Healthcare processes.
Essential criteria
- 1 year NHS minimum NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- Cerner
- Knowledge around discharge process
- Maths + English GCSE/ relevant qualifications or experience
- 1 year NHS minimum NHS experience
- Cerner
- Knowledge around discharge process
- Maths + English GCSE/ relevant qualifications or experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,262 – £36,027 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Discharge Co Ordinator- Acute Med
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
The Discharge Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and timely patient discharges across the Trust. The postholder will work closely with ward teams, multidisciplinary professionals, patients, families, carers, and external agencies to coordinate all aspects of the discharge process and ensure a seamless transition from hospital to community services.
The successful candidate will support the planning and implementation of discharge pathways, proactively identifying and resolving barriers to discharge to minimise delays and optimise patient flow. They will act as a key point of contact for discharge-related matters, facilitating communication between healthcare professionals, social care providers, community services, and other external agencies.
The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The postholder will contribute to improving patient experience, reducing delayed transfers of care, and ensuring effective utilisation of hospital beds while maintaining a patient-centred approach at all times.
In addition, the Discharge Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining accurate disch
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