Discharge Co-ordinator
Band 6 - Full time (37hrs per week) - Permanent
Site and Capacity, ARI
Are you ready to embrace a new and exciting opportunity at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary? Then this could be the role for you!
We are looking for a hardworking, organised team player with a current NMC PIN to take on the role of Band 6 Discharge Co-ordinator within the System Flow team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for improving patient flow and supporting safe, timely discharges.
The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high standard of care during the discharge process. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with recent acute experience and an interest in service development to help shape and enhance this vital area.
This post is currently Monday–Friday, between the hours of 0800-2000hr, future plans may include extending the service to weekends and public holidays.
If you are committed to delivering excellent patient care and want to play a key role in improving discharge pathways, we would love to hear from you!
Interviews will be held in-person on 14th January 2026.
Post may close earlier should we receive a large volume of applications.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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