Job summaryWe are looking for a Clinical Discharge Coordinator to complement our existing team.
The right individual should have knowledge and experience of discharges from acute and community hospitals, knowledge and experience of the mental capacity Act and an understanding of Continuing Healthcare and Social Care Act
A general overview of responsibilities includes providing support to and working extensively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff to co-ordinate discharge planning for those patients who require on-going care following discharge from hospital.
Candidates will need to have excellent organisational and negotiation skills and a detailed knowledge of care needs documentation, e.g. health needs assessments, continuing health care assessments, continuing care checklists, decision support tools and mental capacity assessments.
You will also need to have excellent communication skills which will enable you to work sensitively with patients and families at what can be a very difficult time in their lives and have an ability to problem solve and an ability to work under pressure.
Main duties of the job- To have a full understanding of the Discharge Process and the knowledge and skills to apply effectively in practice to ensure a safe and timely patient discharge takes place.
- To assist in identifying, negotiating and co-ordinating the movement of patients who are suitable to transfer to other health or social care facilities.
- To promote integrated and collaborative working with health, social care teams and third sector providers.
- To initiate and lead patient case conferences or 'best interest' meetings, as necessary with discussions and actions documented.
- The post holder will be required to use a computer, either stands alone or as part of a networked system and will be responsible for the quality of information recorded.
- To sensitively challenge conventional thinking that hinders or creates a delay in the process of patient discharge.
- The post holder will maintain accurate records both written and electronic, respecting confidentiality and security at all times in accordance with Trust policies and data protection.
- To support and actively participate in audits pertaining to patient discharge and whole system flow.
- To contribute to the development of standards, protocols, care pathways and clinical audit when requested.
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DetailsDate posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum - pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-C8184635
Job locations: Stoke Mandeville Hospital / Across multiple sites
Mandeville Road
Buckinghamshire
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential- Registered first level nurse or AHP or social care experience
- Diploma/degree level relevant qualification
- Mentoring and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last year
EXPERIENCEEssential- Significant post registration experience in an acute hospital setting or equivalent or community setting in either Nursing or AHP or LA
- Experience in effectively contributing and sustaining change
- Experience with working with electronic systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates IT skills
Desirable- Knowledge of the key legislation, best practice and health/social care policy and guidelines relating to own professional practice
- Able to apply research and best practice operationally
- Able to manage, prioritise and organise own workload effectively
- Can demonstrate characteristics of effective credible leadership
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the field of patient discharge
- Is innovative, positive and has ability to apply critical and lateral thinking
- Able to plan and achieve targets and to meet deadlines
- Act as a positive role model/expert in complex patient discharge
- Demonstrates ability to sensitively challenge conventional thinking
- Demonstrates experience of multidisciplinary and collaborative working
- Ability to facilitate change effectively and motivate others
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential- Flexibility of approach- able to respond to competing pressures elsewhere in service
- Ability to use negotiation skills to reach shared goals
- Ability to communicate difficult or information to people who might be anxious or upset
- Recognises own limitations and how to escalate issues and situations
- Ability to travel as may be required to work on any BHT site
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
