Discharge Facilitator Job with Sponsorship in Wolverhampton, Apply Now

Location
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 to 29,114 per year

About The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Midlands, built around a culture of patient-first decision-making and collaborative working. Their Patient Flow and Capacity Team is at the very core of hospital operations, ensuring patients move safely and efficiently through each stage of care. Their environment’s fast-paced, always evolving, and driven by real-time action—and they’re looking for people who thrive in just that kind of space.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Immediate start jobs UK supported with onboarding from day one
• Supportive work environment with structured team support across shifts
• Hands-on learning in a dynamic hospital setting
• Impactful work where your actions directly affect patient care and outcomes

Requirements

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent through training and work experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and juggle multiple priorities
• Skilled at using Word, Excel, Outlook, and managing admin tasks
• Great communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to handle difficult situations with empathy and professionalism
• Flexible for shift-based work, including weekends
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

Salary Details

The post is offered on NHS Band 4, starting from 26,530 up to 29,114 per year depending on experience.

About the Role

This isn’t a background role. As a Discharge Facilitator, you’re the person making sure no patient is left behind when they’re medically fit to go. You’ll be right at the centre of patient flow coordination, managing the logistics that get people discharged safely and on time.

From liaising with families and community services to coordinating transport and assessing aftercare needs, your work directly affects the patient experience. In short, you’ll be keeping things moving—every single day.

If you enjoy fast-paced environments and want to make a real difference in one of the most critical operational areas of the NHS, this is one of those UK job opportunities you don’t want to miss.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe and timely discharge of patients ready to leave hospital
• Work closely with assessment teams and wards to remove bottlenecks
• Speak with patients and families to arrange aftercare needs and support
• Problem-solve in real time to keep things flowing smoothly across the hospital
• Liaise with external services, transport teams, and community providers
• Participate in weekend shifts and be part of a 7-day rota team
• Handle and prioritise fast-changing patient flow demands effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and foster an environment where inclusion and mutual respect drive everything they do.

Employer Details

• Company Name: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Address: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs website

Reference Number
RWHT4989

How To Apply
Don’t sit on this—send in your application now and step into a role where your coordination skills directly improve lives.