Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to work within
the Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU as a Discharge Coordinator. This
involves working between one or more clinical areas to facilitate patient
discharges, providing a high quality service in line with Trust standards. They
will be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of
people including patients, families, colleagues and agencies external to the
Trust.
Main duties of the job
The discharge co-ordinator will facilitate
timely, safe, and effective patient discharge through close collaboration with
multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. Participate in board rounds and
MDT meetings to ensure clear, accurate discharge plans documented in PPM+.
Communicate sensitively with patients, families, and professionals to provide
up-to-date information on discharge pathways. Monitor patient flow, identify
delays, and escalate issues promptly to support seamless transitions of care.
Maintain accurate records of discharge status, waiting times, and reasons for
delay, ensuring compliance with Trust policies. Promote teamwork, guide less
experienced colleagues, and uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and health
& safety standards while adapting flexibly to service demands
About us
We
are a diverse team working within the Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU.
Our discharge coordinators provide discharge coverage for all inpatient wards
within the CSU including Elderly medicine, General medicine, and Infectious
Diseases.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
discharge co-ordinator will facilitate timely, safe, and effective patient
discharge through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external
agencies. Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings to ensure clear,
accurate discharge plans documented in PPM+. Communicate sensitively with
patients, families, and professionals to provide up-to-date information on
discharge pathways. Monitor patient flow, identify delays, and escalate issues
promptly to support seamless transitions of care. Maintain accurate records of
discharge status, waiting times, and reasons for delay, ensuring compliance
with Trust policies. Promote teamwork, guide less experienced colleagues, and
uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and health & safety standards while
adapting flexibly to service demands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
discharge co-ordinator will facilitate timely, safe, and effective patient
discharge through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external
agencies. Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings to ensure clear,
accurate discharge plans documented in PPM+. Communicate sensitively with
patients, families, and professionals to provide up-to-date information on
discharge pathways. Monitor patient flow, identify delays, and escalate issues
promptly to support seamless transitions of care. Maintain accurate records of
discharge status, waiting times, and reasons for delay, ensuring compliance
with Trust policies. Promote teamwork, guide less experienced colleagues, and
uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and health & safety standards while
adapting flexibly to service demands.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within a health care environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of patient discharge pathways
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grade A-C (including English and Mathematics (or equivalent) OR Level 3 Diploma/NVQ/BTEC (or equivalent).
- A basic standard of computer literacy.
- A willingness to undertake further training as and when required.
Desirable
- Ability to work within data bases
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Competent in written and verbal skills.
- Competent in communicating over the telephone.
- Competent on the use of information technology.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Competent in written and verbal skills.
- Competent in communicating over the telephone.
- Competent on the use of information technology.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Effective communication skills. Team player.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to organise self and others
- Diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within a health care environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of patient discharge pathways
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grade A-C (including English and Mathematics (or equivalent) OR Level 3 Diploma/NVQ/BTEC (or equivalent).
- A basic standard of computer literacy.
- A willingness to undertake further training as and when required.
Desirable
- Ability to work within data bases
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Competent in written and verbal skills.
- Competent in communicating over the telephone.
- Competent on the use of information technology.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Competent in written and verbal skills.
- Competent in communicating over the telephone.
- Competent on the use of information technology.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Effective communication skills. Team player.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to organise self and others
- Diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude.
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.
