Job summary Ward 22 is currently looking to recruit a proactive and patient centred Discharge Coordinator. As a ward we prides ourselves on our effective team work. As a discharge Coordinator on Ward 22, you will be required to interact closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and other external health and social care services in order to facilitate safe and effective discharges for our respiratory patients. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME04369 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To be understand this role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To be understand this role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3: health / social care management or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Understanding of complex discharge planning in care of the elderly, stroke, long term conditions and vulnerable adults Experience of supporting service users specialised care needs to enable informed decision making Technical Skills Competencies Essential Use of IT including Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Assessment, planning and organisational skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge complex discharge planning process. Understanding of NSF's, CHC Framework, Delayed Discharged Act and Reimbursement. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3: health / social care management or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Understanding of complex discharge planning in care of the elderly, stroke, long term conditions and vulnerable adults Experience of supporting service users specialised care needs to enable informed decision making Technical Skills Competencies Essential Use of IT including Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Assessment, planning and organisational skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge complex discharge planning process. Understanding of NSF's, CHC Framework, Delayed Discharged Act and Reimbursement. 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)