Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be able to contribute and shape the development of a Transfer of Care Hub within acute hospital sites across Dorset.  You will provide a consistent presence within the acute hospitals for the Transfer of Care hub.  You will work closely with the Cluster leads, acute hospital teams, social workers and community providers to ensure patients have a smooth transition onto the correct pathway contributing towards discharge and flow across the system. 

This role is currently fixed term until 31st March 2026 with the intention that this period is used to evaluate and inform the transition to and adoption of a new Transfer of Care Hub model.

Those with current NHS service will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before applying.

Main duties of the job

You will be the consistent presence at Poole or Bournemouth hospital  on behalf of Dorset Healthcare.  

You will be responsible for clinically triaging referrals sent to single point of access (SPA) within Dorset Healthcare Trust and liaising with all teams involved in planning discharges and agreeing patient pathways. 

Your role will involve liaising with patients and families on the ward when needed to expedite discharges and support MTD's as part of complex discharge planning

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to build supportive and strong relationships across partners and in turn make a difference to patient pathways across Dorset. 

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.