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Discharge Facilitator

On-site in Derby·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 a year
About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Derby
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 19 November

Skills

Discharge Planning

The role

Job summary

You will work alongside the Integrated Discharge Team and ward teams to provide support and advice on discharge. This role will be based in an administrative environment to provide support to the wardMDT teams to ensure that effective discharge planning and communication is carried out. They will support with the appropriate escalation of any obstacles to timely and effective discharge. This role includes supporting completing referrals to other services, working to tight deadlines and communicating with patients, families and the wider MDT.

Being a point of contact with both the ward team, patients and families is vital to help reduce the length of stay for patients.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the coordination of the ward's discharge processes. To ensure patients, families and carers are involved in the discharge process from initial admission to actual discharge.

Communicates regularly with patients and their relatives to promote and maintain understanding of discharge planning and discharge progress. Is the focal point of contact for communication regarding discharge information and planning for families, patients and MDT.

Liaising with other agencies both internal and external to the trust to provide a holistic approach to discharge.

Ensure relevant processes are followed to enable timely access to social care, rehab facilities and all community services. Early identification of potential problems that may affect discharge and the development of initial plans to address the issues ensuring escalation to relevant teams.

Closing date of applications: 19th November 2026

Interview date: 3rd December 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.

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Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in IT competence
5 GCSE's grave 4/C and above, including Maths and English

Skills and ability

Essential

Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Desirable

Advanced keyboard skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

Proven record of excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Able to deal with service users sensitively

Desirable

Experience providing advice/signposting to users

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.