Discharge Facilitator | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa/pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7710665/153-ME05497 |
Summary
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for older patients? Join our dynamic admissions team and help shape safe, timely and person-centred discharges.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to be part of a forward thinking team to support Multidisciplinary teams and Patients with discharge planning on the Older Persons Admissions Unit (OPAU).
The Discharge Facilitator will need competent I.T skills, have a broad range of communication styles including face to face, telephone, email and MDT working, with the ability to use initiative to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.
The role is fast-paced and efficiency is vital in order to support timely patient flow through the department facilitating safe, smooth and timely discharges.
Ideally, you should have some experience of working within a healthcare setting and have a good understanding of community services. A willingness and commitment to learn, with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care is essential.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
The successful candidate will be assessing and developing individualised, appropriate and timely discharge plans for patients.
Collaborate with medical, nursing and therapy teams to assess discharge needs early in the admissions process, liaising with community services, social care, and families to ensure continuity of care, providing clear communication between hospital and external agencies.
Monitor and reduce delayed discharges and support patient flow across the Unit.
Good communication skills, a pro-active approach towards discharge planning and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service is essential.
They should be able to problem solve complex situations and recommend appropriate action, often under pressure.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026
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