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

Contract: 12-month fixed term (with possibility of extension)

Location: Based at the Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH), Ellesmere Port (EPH) and some home working

Organisation: Cheshire Community Action

Salary: £31,022 (pro-rata)

Hours: 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)

For an informal chat about the role, please call Mark Reading on 01244 400222.

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th March 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd March 2026