Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Facilitator to work on Gastroenterology/Hepatology for a 6 month period to support the safe and timely discharges for our patients. Ward 230 is a 36 bedded, diverse speciality both acute and fast paced, with a forever evolving environment. You must have excellent communication skills as liaising with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team, nursing and medical colleagues and patients and their relatives is a key aspect of the role. You must have excellent computer and literacy skills. Main duties of the job In summary the role is: To assist qualified nurses to plan and facilitate a timely discharge process for patients from point of admission to the ward environment to the discharge of patients to their own home or alternative care facilities To ensure that the Bed Management Tool is accurately completed The main duties described in the job description will be undertaken under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the defined ward areas. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 205-6849390-A Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification NVQ Level 2 Essential Achieved Desirable NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Knowledge of community services & DST process Desirable Previous Discharge Facilitator experience Nursing Assistant Experience Essential 2 years minimum experience Desirable NHS Experience Person Specification NVQ Level 2 Essential Achieved Desirable NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Knowledge of community services & DST process Desirable Previous Discharge Facilitator experience Nursing Assistant Experience Essential 2 years minimum experience Desirable NHS Experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)