Discharge Database Facilitator

NHS Scotland NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Database Facilitator based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Acute site division and be an integral part of the Integrated Discharge Hub.

Hours

36.00 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

What You Will Do

You will provide a full range of administrative services supporting the work streams being taken forward within Acute Services and Patient Flow.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Extensive experience using Computer Programmes i.e. Word, Excel and be able to navigate and update electronic systems such as PMS and Complex Discharge Planner.
• Be confident in using Business Intelligence Data and compiling reports
• Awareness of both the patient journey and patient flow
• Able to demonstrate co-ordinating and organisational skills in the Site Operational Hub and Integrated Discharge Hub
• Knowledge and confidence in liaising with the wider multi-disciplinary team and our Health and Social Care Partners.
• Experience in an administrative role
• Educated to SVQ Level III in Business / Office Administration or equivalent experience

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact William Keenan Site Coordinator UHA, email William.keenan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Tel 01292 614555 (ext 14555).