Discharge Coordinator — Mental Health (SW London)

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Coordinator to support timely patient discharges. The role focuses on proactive discharge planning, barrier removal, and collaboration with ward teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient pathways.

Based at Tolworth or Springfield Hospital, you will work with the MDT to optimise discharge flow, liaise with community services, and uphold right-to-work checks.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse, OT, social worker, or experienced non-clinician.
• Experience with discharge planning and community services.
• Ability to prioritise and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDT actions to remove discharge barriers and update plans.
• Manage timely discharges and update DTOC meetings with accurate information.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, carers, and local authorities to support timely discharge.

Skills

Discharge planning

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Coordinator to support timely patient discharges. The role focuses on proactive discharge planning, barrier removal, and collaboration with ward teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient pathways.

Based at Tolworth or Springfield Hospital, you will work with the MDT to optimise discharge flow, liaise with community services, and uphold right-to-work checks.