Discharge Co-ordinator
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Discharge Co-ordinator
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work as a discharge co-ordinator on Complex Medicine Ward the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and 'hub' beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitationneeds.
Main duties of the job
The post holder aims to facilitate effective, efficient and timely discharge of patients from hospital and nursing home beds. Particular emphasis is placed upon complex multi-disciplinary assessments and case conferences including patients with complex health and social care, palliative care or rehabilitation needs.
The role will involve close working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (nursing, medical, therapy, social work and care home staff) and patients/relatives/carers, ensuring safe discharge of patients to the most appropriate place. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing patient pathways.
We are looking for pro-active, highly motivated individuals to work autonomously or as part of a team. The applicant will be expected to be enthusiastic, organised with excellent communication and IT skills.
They should be able to use their own judgement to resolve complex issues. They should be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritize their own workload under constantly changing demands.
The post holder is expected to work alternate shifts including weekends.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
321-MRC-8138203-B4
Job locations
John Radcliffe
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of the role:
1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the discharge process and identifypatients to fill Hub beds.2. Assist in the process of assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patientsensuring that all relevant information and assessments are continued upon transfer from acutebeds to Hub beds.3. Effectively communicate information to patients, relatives, carers and all members of themultidisciplinary team.4. Encourage the patients family and friends to be actively involved in the discharge process.5. To liaise with other providers in ensuring that discharge plans for patients in acute and Hubbeds are proactively managed and supported through on going discharge planning process.6. In the case of Hub beds, to work alongside an out of hospital MDT in ensuring that patientsindependence is maximised and that plans for discharge are continued.7. To be a point of contact alongside a registered nurse for designated wards and Hub beds inproviding advice and support, liaising with clinical teams as required.8. To record and input patient data and information onto multiple IT systems.9. Work under the direction of the Senior Nurse Teams to ensure discharges are prioritised on aday to day basis.10. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laiddown by the OT and Physiotherapist.11. Implement and evaluate basic O.T. interventions for patients in activities relating to theirtreatment programme.
Please see Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of the role:
1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the discharge process and identifypatients to fill Hub beds.2. Assist in the process of assessing and making appropriate and timely discharge plans for patientsensuring that all relevant information and assessments are continued upon transfer from acutebeds to Hub beds.3. Effectively communicate information to patients, relatives, carers and all members of themultidisciplinary team.4. Encourage the patients family and friends to be actively involved in the discharge process.5. To liaise with other providers in ensuring that discharge plans for patients in acute and Hubbeds are proactively managed and supported through on going discharge planning process.6. In the case of Hub beds, to work alongside an out of hospital MDT in ensuring that patientsindependence is maximised and that plans for discharge are continued.7. To be a point of contact alongside a registered nurse for designated wards and Hub beds inproviding advice and support, liaising with clinical teams as required.8. To record and input patient data and information onto multiple IT systems.9. Work under the direction of the Senior Nurse Teams to ensure discharges are prioritised on aday to day basis.10. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laiddown by the OT and Physiotherapist.11. Implement and evaluate basic O.T. interventions for patients in activities relating to theirtreatment programme.
Please see Job Description attached.
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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 details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Siji Jaison
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
321-MRC-8138203-B4
Job locations
John Radcliffe
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
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