Discharge Coordinator - Herne Bay | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Herne Bay, CT6 6EB |
| Company: | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7822970/846-7822970-TS |
Summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay is a supportive and collaborative place to work, where high‑quality patient care is delivered by a truly multidisciplinary team. Our inpatient service is led by a Matron and supported by registered nurses, healthcare assistants, therapeutic workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, care management staff, a pharmacist and our in‑house medical team. Together, we provide safe, compassionate and effective care for adults recovering from stroke and other complex conditions.
As part of Kent’s community hospital network, the unit plays a key role in delivering comprehensive healthcare for patients over 18. We work within an enablement model, helping individuals regain independence and return home as quickly and safely as possible. Patients are admitted from acute hospitals or referred directly from home via their GP or local community teams.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and compassionate Discharge Coordinator to join our team at QVMH, Herne Bay. This is a key role, ensuring every patient has a safe, timely and well‑planned journey from admission through to discharge. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy collaborative working and want to make a real impact on patient flow and experience, this is an excellent opportunity.
As a Band 4 Discharge Coordinator, you’ll lead and coordinate effective discharge planning across the unit. You will drive daily board rounds, update expected discharge dates and actions, and ensure RIO board‑round notes are accurate. You’ll document discharge progress clearly in RIO, communicate with patients, families, external agencies and the multidisciplinary team, and work proactively with therapy, pharmacy, transport and community services to remove delays.
You’ll escalate any discharge barriers promptly to the Nurse in Charge, Matron, Flow Matron or Bed Manager, and work in line with local KPIs to support efficient patient flow and high‑quality care.
This role suits someone who enjoys coordinating complex information, communicates confidently and keeps patient‑centred care at the heart of every decision. If you’re ready to influence patient experience and service efficiency, we’d love to welcome you to Westbrook House.
For further information regarding this post please contact Suvi Hay 07745743062
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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Job responsibilities
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This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026