Discharge Coordinator
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Upton, CH49 5PEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
The Discharge Coordinator team are responsible for the management of complex discharges of patients referred to the Transfer of Care Hub. discharge Co...
See attached job description for duties and responsibilities associated with this role. Also see attached person specification.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered general nurse (RGN) educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
- Current NMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of having a managerial qualification or willingness to undertake courses available through the Trust to work towards one.
Desirable: - Preparation for Mentorship and Preceptorship qualification (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Previous experience of co-ordinating hospital discharges including individual care package plans in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of chairing case conferences
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Good IT skills; - Good planning and organisational skills
Desirable: - Ability to travel across locations
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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