NHS
Discharge Coordinator
Go back Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 21 January 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate Complex Discharge Team as a Discharge Co-ordinator. The Complex Discharge Team provides support for patients who have been identified as needing support from partner organisations for a safe and timely discharge. The role focuses on supporting patients with discharge plans to avoid admission to hospital or to commence planning of discharge care needs from point of admission. The successful candidate will have excellent people, planning and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. They must be highly motivated and flexible to work over a 7‑day period. The role will be supported by a wider Corporate Discharge Team and Ward Clinical Teams. You will need to demonstrate proactive, enthusiastic, energetic patient‑centred care planning. Main duties
Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective, efficient and safe discharges through admission avoidance in urgent care areas and capture newly admitted patients with complex discharge needs, initiating discharge planning through SBAR assessments from the point of admission within Kettering General Hospital. Champion and promote the #HomeFirst philosophy, supporting the clinical and non‑clinical workforce. Understand the internal escalation process and contribute to proactive organisational response to demand and pressures. Deliver care and services in line with the organisation's strategic objectives, promoting excellent discharge planning that values safe practice and the beliefs and aims of service users and carers. About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:
Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledgeable about health and care issues. NVQ 4 or a foundation degree or similar experience in healthcare. GCSE (or equivalent) passes in Maths and English. Desirable
Practical knowledge of the discharge process. Skills
Essential
Communicate information effectively in verbal, electronic, or written formats to staff, patients, relatives, and various agencies. Well‑developed organisational skills. High standard of IT skills with accurate data entry. Desirable
Ability to deal with challenging situations, including anger/aggression from patients/relatives/complainants. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust Kettering NN168UZ Employer’s website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Secondment Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
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Go back Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 21 January 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate Complex Discharge Team as a Discharge Co-ordinator. The Complex Discharge Team provides support for patients who have been identified as needing support from partner organisations for a safe and timely discharge. The role focuses on supporting patients with discharge plans to avoid admission to hospital or to commence planning of discharge care needs from point of admission. The successful candidate will have excellent people, planning and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. They must be highly motivated and flexible to work over a 7‑day period. The role will be supported by a wider Corporate Discharge Team and Ward Clinical Teams. You will need to demonstrate proactive, enthusiastic, energetic patient‑centred care planning. Main duties
Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective, efficient and safe discharges through admission avoidance in urgent care areas and capture newly admitted patients with complex discharge needs, initiating discharge planning through SBAR assessments from the point of admission within Kettering General Hospital. Champion and promote the #HomeFirst philosophy, supporting the clinical and non‑clinical workforce. Understand the internal escalation process and contribute to proactive organisational response to demand and pressures. Deliver care and services in line with the organisation's strategic objectives, promoting excellent discharge planning that values safe practice and the beliefs and aims of service users and carers. About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:
Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledgeable about health and care issues. NVQ 4 or a foundation degree or similar experience in healthcare. GCSE (or equivalent) passes in Maths and English. Desirable
Practical knowledge of the discharge process. Skills
Essential
Communicate information effectively in verbal, electronic, or written formats to staff, patients, relatives, and various agencies. Well‑developed organisational skills. High standard of IT skills with accurate data entry. Desirable
Ability to deal with challenging situations, including anger/aggression from patients/relatives/complainants. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust Kettering NN168UZ Employer’s website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Secondment Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
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