Early Discharge Coordinator

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for 2 full-time Early Discharge Coordinators at a leading mental health service in Stockport. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth discharges from hospitals, ensuring high-quality care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

CPD access

Involvement in research

Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with complex needs.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support admission and delayed discharge activities.
• Minimize bed crises by managing discharges and placements.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Abilities

Education

RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

Due to expansion within the Stockport Home Treatment Team, there is an exciting opportunity for 2 full-time Early Discharge Coordinators.

Your main base will be at Stepping Hill Hospital.

This post is open to Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Social Workers.

The Stockport Home Treatment Team is a large multidisciplinary team, including a Consultant Psychiatrist, junior doctors, Team Manager, Deputy Manager, Psychologist, NMPs, Lead Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, Support Workers, Pharmacy Technician, and Administration staff.

We are piloting this new role within the team to enhance support on acute wards and support early discharge to the Home Treatment Team.

The postholder will work closely with both the Home Treatment Team and the acute wards at Stockport to facilitate smooth discharges from hospital.

This well-established, multidisciplinary team offers high-quality assessment and home treatment services as alternatives to hospital admission for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

Main duties of the job

We are working to enhance our team in line with the Fidelity model for Crisis services, collaborating with all HTTs.

You will work within the MDT, maintaining close links with ward consultants and the Psychiatrist and Psychologist from the Home Treatment Team.

You will participate in ward rounds, coordinate patient discharges, and collaborate with assessment services to improve care provision.

We seek an individual who demonstrates compassion, warmth, engagement, and person-centered care focus.

You should respect diversity, work well under pressure, have excellent communication skills, and experience as a qualified mental health practitioner with strong leadership skills.

About us

We provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester's five boroughs—Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside & Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier, more hopeful life for our communities, and our staff are committed to delivering excellent care. We value our #PennineCarePeople and strive to be a great place to work.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness or as carers.

Benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, CPD access, involvement in research, wellbeing activities, and staff discounts.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support admission and delayed discharge activities within acute inpatient services, attend weekly delayed discharge meetings, ensure S117 processes are followed, and facilitate community placements and funding applications.

Minimize bed crises by managing discharges and placements, develop effective discharge processes, and liaise with key stakeholders like ICB and local authorities.

Maintain accurate records, participate in MDT meetings, and support staff training and supervision.

Ensure compliance with policies and stay updated on clinical competencies.

Assist patients on home leave and during transitions to Home Treatment or crisis accommodation.

This description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned, and the role will be reviewed periodically.

Person Specification

• RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist qualification, with post-registration experience and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs, crisis presentation, acute wards, or Home Treatment Teams.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding, NICE guidelines, confidentiality, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, IT skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to build productive relationships.
• Willingness to travel across the Trust footprint, hold a non-medical prescribing qualification, and complete relevant training.
• Experience in adult acute mental health, outcome measures, recovery models, gatekeeping, and research skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires an enhanced DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.