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at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Employer UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition GoldWard tracker: Permanent (37.5 hours)
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 .
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
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 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
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-ADM3TRAN-10-26
Job locations
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent qualification /experience
- GCSE level of education
- Willing to study for Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience /qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a caring role
- Experience in patient/customer facing role
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand others
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently.
- An ability to be patient focused
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring.
- Understanding of health & safety
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of developing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent qualification /experience
- GCSE level of education
- Willing to study for Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience /qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a caring role
- Experience in patient/customer facing role
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand others
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently.
- An ability to be patient focused
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring.
- Understanding of health & safety
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of developing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health Service
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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent qualification /experience
- GCSE level of education
- Willing to study for Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience /qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a caring role
- Experience in patient/customer facing role
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand others
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently.
- An ability to be patient focused
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring.
- Understanding of health & safety
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of developing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health Service
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