The Hospital Community Pathfinder is a pivotal role within integrated discharge at the Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port Hospitals.

Job Title: Community Pathfinder – Hospital Discharge (Part-Time)
Organisation: Cheshire Community Action
Location: Hybrid – Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH), Ellesmere Port Hospital (EPH), and some home working
Salary: £31,022 pro-rata
Hours: 30 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)

Responsible for enhancing the hospital discharge process by facilitating smooth transitions for patients from hospital care to their homes through coordination with the wider voluntary sector and other partners. This role aims to reduce unnecessary delays in hospital care and improve patient outcomes by creatively seeking alternative community-based provisions through social prescription and utilising 3rd sector knowledge.

For an informal chat about the role, please call Mark Reading on 07788290248.

If you would like an application pack form, please email: adele.rylance@cheshireaction.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026

We aim to give Cheshire communities a stronger voice by engaging with and supporting them in influencing the places, spaces and services that are important to them.

We work throughout Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire East, Halton, and Warrington. Although we were originally founded to assist rural communities, in recent years, we have branched out to provide support in larger towns and their suburbs. 

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