Discharge Officer
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Discharge Officer - Integrated Discharge HubDepartment Integrated Discharge HubBand 4 :£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata if part time 2 posts avai...
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To provide integral support to the operational duties of the Integrated Discharge Hub that will operate seven days a week, 8am - 8pm. This involves working with multiple services/providers, patients, relatives and wards to plan safe, effective and efficient patient centred discharges from hospital. The Discharge Officer role is to be ward-based to provide support and guidance to the MDT on the ward by collating key information and sharing this with the appropriate professionals/services to support a safe discharge.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated at diploma levels (Level 4) or equivalent.
- Relevant IT skills to include, E-mail, Excel, Window Word (equivalent to RSA 3, European Driving Licence)
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in the Trust
- Sound understanding of data protection
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of issues relating to discharge planning
- Awareness of legislation relevant to post
- Some knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy hospital setting
- Sound knowledge base in order to challenge decision making
- Multi-disciplinary working and ability to participate in inter-disciplinary decision making
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to analyse complex problems and situations and deliver pragmatic solutions
- Customer Care skills
- Able to prioritise
- Influencing skills
- Problem-solving/decision making skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate & Flexible
- Enthusiastic/highly motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work on own initiative
- Team Player
- Self motivated
- Energetic/good physical stamina
- Ability to manage change
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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