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Social Worker Discharge
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HP21, Walton, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
JOB: Discharge Social Worker
LOCATION: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000
ROLE SUMMARY
As the Discharge Social Worker you’ll be part of the hospital discharge team, working closely with the Registered Nurse who is based at this site. You will be helping patients leave hospital safely, on time, and with the right support in place. Your focus is on problem-solving, sharing information about care package costs, working with health colleagues, and making sure people get the care they need without unnecessary delays. You will continue to oversee the patients journey as they settle back into their own home and provide senior management with feedback
Day-to-Day responsibilities of the Discharge Social Worker
1. Identifying Needs Quickly and Clearly
• Meet self-funding patients (and families where appropriate) on the ward to understand their situation.
• Obtain consent for you to discuss the patients’ needs
• Identify what care and support they’ll need once they leave hospital
• Feedback any potential gaps in safe discharge planning to the Hospital Team
2. Coordinating Discharge Plans
• Agree realistic discharge plans with self-funding patients, families, and the ward team.
• Organise services making sure funding and paperwork are sorted in time.
• Keep everything moving to prevent delays (Delayed Transfers of Care).
• Liaise with transport, equipment and pharmacy team to ensure safe co-ordinated discharge takes place
3. Working with the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team)
• Attend ward rounds, discharge planning meetings, and case discussions.
• Link with community teams, GPs, housing, and voluntary services to make sure support continues after discharge.
4. Contributing to the process of supporting effective patient flow
• Apply the the principles of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures in your decisions..
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• Record everything clearly, accurately, and on time – patient notes, financial documents and plans for discharge must be accurate and timely
5. Staying Professional and Up to Date
• Maintain your Social Work England registration and follow the professional standards.
• Take part in supervision, reflective practice, and training to keep developing your skills.
• Help improve how the discharge team works – build relationships with hospital team colleagues, flag gaps, suggest changes, and share learning with colleagues.
Key Skills You’ll Rely On for the role of Discharge Social Worker
• Quick, focused assessment skills – able to make sound decisions in a busy hospital setting.
• Clear communication – explaining plans to patients, families, and staff in plain language.
• Practical knowledge of services – understanding what support is available in the community.
• Good judgement under pressure – balancing patient wishes, safety, and discharge timescales.
• Teamwork – working closely with health professionals and community partners.
• Organisational skills – keeping on top of several cases at once.
What You Need for the role of Discharge Social Worker
* Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
* Experience of working in a hospital setting – ideally as part of an MDT
* Understanding of adult social care law, mental capacity, and safeguarding.
* Enhanced DBS clearance and flexibility to work across neighbouring hospitals and to complete home visits.
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