Job Description

The post holder will provide a comprehensive service to the Trust with a focus to facilitate effective and timely discharge of patients no longer requiring acute care.
The role requires clear communication between the Hospital Discharge Team, the Discharge to Assess Hub and the wards to ensure safe timely discharge of all patients .
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients

• Attend Whiteboard rounds and ward rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients

• Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident, under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff
• Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7588754
Job locations
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients
• Support the maintenance of Advantis ward to ensure it reflects the current discharge plans .

• Attend Whiteboard rounds and ward rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients with predicted discharge dates within the next 3 days
• Maintain whiteboards/Advantis ward information to ensure it is up to date
• Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident, under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff
• Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required
• Liaise with the Registered Nurse in charge / shift coordinator and resolve issues preventing prompt patient transfer
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse only, ensure plans are agreed with patient and carers for discharge and ensure they are fully aware of any requirements to assist discharge
• Utilise IT systems to secure and record timely and accurate data relevant to the role and function

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients
• Support the maintenance of Advantis ward to ensure it reflects the current discharge plans .

• Attend Whiteboard rounds and ward rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients with predicted discharge dates within the next 3 days
• Maintain whiteboards/Advantis ward information to ensure it is up to date
• Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident, under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff
• Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required
• Liaise with the Registered Nurse in charge / shift coordinator and resolve issues preventing prompt patient transfer
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse only, ensure plans are agreed with patient and carers for discharge and ensure they are fully aware of any requirements to assist discharge
• Utilise IT systems to secure and record timely and accurate data relevant to the role and function

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ - Level 2 or equivalent experience in caring role

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in patient/customer facing role

Desirable

• 2 years experience in patient facing role

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate in complex situations

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS

Desirable

• understanding of NHS discharge process

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ - Level 2 or equivalent experience in caring role

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in patient/customer facing role

Desirable

• 2 years experience in patient facing role

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate in complex situations

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS

Desirable

• understanding of NHS discharge process

Skills Required