The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Discharge Coordinator

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

The Integrated Transfer of Care Hub are looking to recruit Discharge Co-ordinators (previous applicants need not to apply) to work on the wards across the acute hospital to increase patient flow and optimise patient experience surrounding all transfers of care. We are looking for energetic and caring people who have an understanding and some knowledge of the health and social care environment to coordinate discharges and work within the multi-disciplinary team. This is a seven day service that provides single point of contact across all wards and hospital sites within Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust for staff, patients, families, carers and associated people and co-ordinate / contribute to the safe and timely hospital discharge in partnership with other multi-disciplinary colleagues. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

Main duties of the job

To promote the correct implementation of discharge processes throughout Mid Yorkshire hospitals to ensure safe and timely discharge and smooth transfer of patients. Actively participate in the ward based discharge activity (i.e. SAFER, EDDs, board rounds and the identification of patients for transfers to PMU and DDH) to ensure that discharge activity is occurring for every patient within the ward. To maintain momentum of discharge planning throughout the entire process. Actively work with the discharge team and hub to ensure patients are identified for transfer to Gate 11 discharge hub to ensure acute beds are available as soon as possible. Provide concise and detailed information/handover regarding patients discharge plans. Work closely with all internal and external partners and agencies to ensure a seamless service, including working to reduce delayed discharges. To link closely with clinical Site managers to ensure effective use of beds. To promote best practice in achieving high quality discharge planning To use tact and diplomacy where there is dispute over complex issues regarding leaving hospital and there may be disputes regarding courses of action to be taken. To liaise with relevant staff and agencies on a daily basis to resolve daily operational issues and ensure discharges are managed effectively. To support the Discharge Sisters and hospital staff in managing difficult discharges..

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

000679

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Some previous experience in Health Care and working in a hospital setting
NVQ or equivalent
Education to GCSE or equivalent level of education in Maths and English
Previous experience of working with people with illness, disability or injury
Previous experience of Public Sector work
Ability to work autonomously to achieve required targets
IT skills, capable of using and interrogating IT data systems in support of the discharge role
Experience or understanding of patient flow and discharge planning,
Able to establish and maintain a safe practice environment for self and others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Some previous experience in Health Care and working in a hospital setting
NVQ or equivalent
Education to GCSE or equivalent level of education in Maths and English
Previous experience of working with people with illness, disability or injury
Previous experience of Public Sector work
Ability to work autonomously to achieve required targets
IT skills, capable of using and interrogating IT data systems in support of the discharge role
Experience or understanding of patient flow and discharge planning,
Able to establish and maintain a safe practice environment for self and others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.