Discharge Care Co-Ordinator
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We are seeking an organised, proactive, and patient-centredDischarge Care Co-Ordinator to join our team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This pivotal role supports the safe, timely, and effective discharge of patients from hospital settings. Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the post-holder will co-ordinate discharge planning processes, support communication with families and community services, and ensure discharge arrangements are in place and progressing efficiently.
This is a ward-based role, typically assigned to a named ward or group of wards. However, the post-holder will be required to provide cross-site support and flexible cover at times of operational demand, across Wexham Park, Heatherwood, and Frimley Park Hospitals.
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of current CPD including evidence of recent study at least to NVQ Level 3
- Willingness and commitment to complete NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care within 2 years of appointment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience as a HSCC or CCW (or comparable health role)
- Experience of previous hospital or community working
- Experience of completing care plans
- Experience of teaching/training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of health and/or social care IT systems
- Experience completing patient related documentation
- Knowledge of Single Assessment Processes (SAP) and documentation
- Knowledge of targets and performance indicators affecting health and social care organisations
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation and policy that has shaped current health and social care provision e.g. Community Care Act; Disability discrimination Act; Your health Your Care Your Say
About the employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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