Patient Key Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Patient Key Worker role will primarily focus on providing a smooth discharge plan for each patient. The primary function of this role is to ensure patients and relatives are aware of the plan both in terms of interventions and expectations on discharge. Also, to highlight to all concerned, any problems that may become apparent that could affect a delay in discharge. The post holder will facilitate the discharge pathway from admission, liaise with the wider multi- disciplinary team to ensure timely interventions are addressed along said pathway, and provide daily update to the ward sister and complex discharge team. The post holder will also act as a conduit between the ward-based team and the discharge teams and in doing so will provide an extension of the discharge team based within the ward environment. The post holder will also be expected to liaise and work alongside the ward teams and Complex Discharge team, to assist and support the patients journey through the organisation ensuring good communication with patients and families.

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