Discharge Planning & Care Pathway Specialist

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to support timely discharges from Tolworth or Springfield wards. This part-time Band 6 admin/clerical role focuses on proactive discharge planning and overcoming barriers to care.

You will work with ward consultants, managers and the MDT to ensure smooth transitions, liaise with community services and authorities, and promote safe, timely patient flow. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Nurse, OT, social worker or experienced non-clinician considered.
• Band 6 admin/clerical role requires organisation and prioritisation.
• Knowledge of community services and referral processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Barriers to Discharge and Estimated Dates of Discharge forms are completed and updated in line with clinical reviews.
• Intervening early to remove barriers to prevent patients becoming delayed transfers of care.
• Highlighting potential DTOC patients to expedite discharge planning and prevent delays.
• Updating Borough DTOC meetings on patients who are Delayed Transfers of care.
• Establishment of scope for discharge within 24 hours and expedite discharge planning.
• Engaging carers and coordinating with carers and relatives in discharge planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Relationship building

Job description

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to support timely discharges from Tolworth or Springfield wards. This part-time Band 6 admin/clerical role focuses on proactive discharge planning and overcoming barriers to care.

You will work with ward consultants, managers and the MDT to ensure smooth transitions, liaise with community services and authorities, and promote safe, timely patient flow. Right to work in the UK is required.