Senior Discharge Planning Coordinator - Cross site

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• GCSE English language level 4-9 (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous health care experience experience
• Experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel, and outlook
• Experience of working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams and/or attending meetings

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of discharge planning
• Experience of working in the NHS, use of NHS systems and understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate understanding of GDPR and working with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable criteria

• Red2 Green/ Criteria to Reside / SAFER initiatives
• Local Discharge Planning processes

Skills

Essential criteria

• A self-motivated, innovative, and a pro-active problem solver
• Able to meet tight deadlines, prioritise workload, and work under pressure
• Flexible in approach to meet the challenges of a trust wide post
• Demonstrate good standards of written and verbal communication
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: