Paediatric Patient Flow and Complex Discharge Co- Ordinator

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 role in Paediatric Critical Care. The post holder will lead discharge planning and coordination, enhancing patient flow and improving care transitions. Applicants should possess relevant clinical experience and leadership qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC or HCPC registration.
• Experience in clinical settings and discharge planning required.
• Leadership qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead discharge planning for children and young people.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for smooth transitions.
• Maintain documentation and ensure care plans are prepared.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

NMC or HCPC Registration

Leadership Course

Evidence of Level 7 study

Job description

Job summary

We are pleased to introduce an exciting new role, funded as part of the Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) Level 2 designation for Wexham Park Hospital. This post sits within the Paediatric Directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) and plays a vital role across the Integrated Care System (ICS), supporting children and young people requiring step-down care from PCC Level 3 and tertiary Level 2 services into our designated Level 2 unit. The post holder will lead and coordinate discharge planning from the point of admission, ensuring smooth and safe transitions of care.

This role aims to enhance patient flow through effective discharge strategies, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and act as a central point of contact for children and young people (CYP), families, and carers--particularly those with complex needs or extended stays. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community settings, supporting family-centred care, continuity, and communication. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the PCC pathway and deliver high-quality, integrated care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the coordination and facilitation of safe, effective discharge planning for children and young people within the paediatric directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT). This includes discharge to home, local hospitals, and community services. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the role ensures timely discharge by identifying barriers early and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will act as the central point of contact for discharge planning, attending ward rounds, family meetings, and case conferences as needed. They will liaise with community nursing, social care, education, and other relevant agencies to ensure seamless transitions of care. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring care plans and referrals are in place prior to discharge, and supporting families through education and information-sharing. They will contribute to service development by identifying areas for improvement in discharge processes and supporting audit and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SF111

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Park Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC or HCPC
• Leadership Course
• Evidence of Level 7 study

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate

Experience Essential

• Relevant and recent post registration experience of clinical practice
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Experience of writing protocols and guidelines

Desirable

• Community experience

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC or HCPC
• Leadership Course
• Evidence of Level 7 study

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate

Experience Essential

• Relevant and recent post registration experience of clinical practice
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Experience of writing protocols and guidelines

Desirable

• Community experience

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Park Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Park Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)