Part-Time Flexible Discharge Pathways Coordinator

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust; Springfield Village; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Coordinator (Band 6) to join the Acute and Urgent Care service line. The post supports Tolworth or Springfield Hospital wards, prioritises discharge planning, and collaborates with the MDT and community partners.

You will assess needs, remove barriers, and ensure timely discharges, working closely with ward consultants and managers to optimise the patient pathway.

Qualifications

• Registration in a relevant clinical field (RMN/OT/Social Work/Psychology) and CPD ongoing.
• Experience in discharge planning or care coordination is desirable.
• Experience working with MDTs and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDT actions to ensure timely discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to discharge and escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate discharge dates and plans across wards.

Skills

Discharge coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Risk assessment awareness

Administrative duties

Education

Current professional registration (RMN/OT/Social Work/Psychology)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Discharge Coordinator (Band 6) to join the Acute and Urgent Care service line. The post supports Tolworth or Springfield Hospital wards, prioritises discharge planning, and collaborates with the MDT and community partners.

You will assess needs, remove barriers, and ensure timely discharges, working closely with ward consultants and managers to optimise the patient pathway.