University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Discharge Facilitator
Closing date: 11 May 2026
You will work alongside the Integrated Discharge Team and ward teams to provide support and advice on discharge. This role includes completing referrals to other services, working to tight deadlines and communicating with patients, families and the wider MDT.
Being a point of contact with both the ward team, patients and families is vital to help reduce the length of stay for patients.
A number of posts will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital and a number of posts will be based at Queens Hospital Burton.
Responsibilities
To be responsible for the coordination of the ward's discharge processes. To ensure patients, families and carers are involved in the discharge process from initial admission to actual discharge.
Communicates regularly with patients and their relatives to promote and maintain understanding of discharge planning and discharge progress. Is the focal point of contact for communication regarding discharge information and planning for families, patients and MDT.
Liaising with other agencies both internal and external to the trust to provide a holistic approach to discharge.
Ensure relevant processes are followed to enable timely access to social care, rehab facilities and all community services. Early identification of potential problems that may affect discharge and the development of initial plans to address the issues ensuring escalation to relevant teams.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
* Ability to problem solve.
* Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
* Advanced keyboard skills
Experience
* Understanding of service user confidentiality.
* Evidence of team working
* Experience of administrative duties
Qualifications
* Evidence of GCSE Maths and English
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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