About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to work within the Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU as a Discharge Coordinator. This involves working between one or more clinical areas to facilitate patient discharges, providing a high quality service in line with Trust standards. They will be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people including patients, families, colleagues and agencies external to the Trust
Main duties of the job
We are a diverse team working within the Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU. Our discharge coordinators provide discharge coverage for all inpatient wards within the CSU including Elderly medicine, General medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
We are looking for the following attributes to join our team:
Committed to providing the highest quality of safe and compassionate care in accordance with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHST Trusts (LTHT) guidelines and policies. To promote, support and work towards providing a positive patient experience of their discharge process and outcomes. Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to own personal & professional development as agreed with their line manager.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact
Name Nadine Wilson Position Patient Flow Team Leader Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 2065766 Shortlisting Date: 02/12/2026 Interview Date: 07/12/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
What you will bring to the role
The discharge co-ordinator will facilitate timely, safe, and effective patient discharge through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings to ensure clear, accurate discharge plans documented in PPM+. Communicate sensitively with patients, families, and professionals to provide up-to-date information on discharge pathways. Monitor patient flow, identify delays, and escalate issues promptly to support seamless transitions of care. Maintain accurate records of discharge status, waiting times, and reasons for delay, ensuring compliance with Trust policies. Promote teamwork, guide less experienced colleagues, and uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and health & safety standards while adapting flexibly to service demands.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see the Job Description
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
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)