The closing date is 23 July 2026Job summaryAs the Transfer of Care Hub Clinician, you will provide a consistent presence within the acute settings, Poole and Bournemouth Hospital on behalf of Dorset HealthCare for the Transfer of Care hub.
You will be responsible for clinically triaging referrals sent to single point of access (SPA) within Dorset Healthcare Trust and liaising with all teams involved in planning discharges and agreeing patient pathways.Although you will not be delivering clinical duties you will be vital in decision making to ensure safe, effective discharges across Dorset.
This is a Full-Time post of 37.5 hours. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this positionMain duties of the job- Your role will involve liaising with patients and families on the ward when needed to expedite discharges and support the multi-disciplinary team as part of complex discharge planning
- You will work closely with the pathway leads, acute hospital teams, social workers and community providers to ensure patients have a smooth transition onto the correct pathway contributing towards discharge and flow across the system.
- To be the consistent presence within the acute hospital for the Transfer of care hub and be responsible for liaising with the acute hospital teams, providers and other services in planning discharges and agreeing patient pathways.
- To triage referrals sent to SPA working with the central SPA team and liaise with Patients and Families on the wards where needed to expedite discharges.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
DetailsDate posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 152-C110.26
Job locations: UHD Bournemouth and Poole, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
Job descriptionFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
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Person SpecificationKnowledge, skills and trainingEssential- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job Specific ExperienceEssential- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Information TechnologyEssential- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Personal QualitiesEssential- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of organisation.
Discharge knowledgeEssential- Understanding of discharge processes
Desirable- Experience of managing discharges
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer contact detailsTransfer of Care Hub Operational Lead: Anna Menon, anna.menon@nhs.net
Additional informationThis 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
