Discharge Planning Coordinator (Part-Time)

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Part-time Discharge Coordinator to support timely discharge planning on Tolworth or Springfield Hospital wards. You will work with nurses, OTs, social workers or experienced non-clinicians to remove barriers and ensure patient flow.

Based in London, you will prioritise activities with ward teams, develop relationships with staff across the acute and urgent care pathway and coordinate with community services to secure smooth

Qualifications

• Experience in discharge planning and care coordination within NHS.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to enable timely discharges.
• Knowledge of community services and referral processes.

Responsibilities

• Support wards with timely discharge planning and barrier removal.
• Work closely with ward consultant, ward manager and MDT.
• Foster proactive relationships with partner agencies for smooth discharges.

Skills

Discharge planning

Relationship building

MDT collaboration

Prioritisation

Job description

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Part-time Discharge Coordinator to support timely discharge planning on Tolworth or Springfield Hospital wards. You will work with nurses, OTs, social workers or experienced non-clinicians to remove barriers and ensure patient flow.

Based in London, you will prioritise activities with ward teams, develop relationships with staff across the acute and urgent care pathway and coordinate with community services to secure smooth