Discharge and Flow Clinician (12-Month Maternity Cover)

An opportunity exists for a Discharge and Flow Clinician to join the Patient Flow and Discharge Team at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire, working as part of a multidisciplinary seven-day service. The role involves coordinating timely, safe discharge pathways across inpatient services, undertaking holistic assessments, and liaising with consultants, ward teams, community providers, social care and voluntary organisations to ensure continuity of care. The post is set within HCRG Care Group’s discharge service, which aims to improve patient experience, reduce delays and support positive health outcomes.

Essential requirements include registration as a nurse, allied health professional or social worker, experience in discharge planning or transitional care, and knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and information governance. Effective communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills are required, as is the ability to manage complex caseloads and work collaboratively across agencies. Desirable experience includes quality-improvement work, supervisory or mentorship roles, and familiarity with continuing healthcare processes. The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per year, NHS pension benefits, access to My Reward Hub discounts, wage-advance options and development opportunities through the organisation’s learning enterprise. Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 via the original advert.