Ward Network Navigator: Discharge & Care Coordination

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Network Navigator for its Acute Mental Health Wards. This full-time, in-person role involves coordinating patient care, ensuring timely discharges, and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should hold a diploma in mental health practice or equivalent qualifications, along with significant experience in managing patients with serious mental illness. The position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of work in various locations across North London depending on service needs.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Excellent internal staff network

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience of caring for people with serious mental illness.
• Sound understanding of the needs and difficulties of these patients.
• Experience of working in an acute mental health inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients' network of care is involved early in the admission.
• Organise systems around the patient to join key meetings.
• Identify individual patients' strengths and barriers to discharge.

Skills

Digital competence

Able to work on own initiative

Education

Diploma in Mental Health Practice or NVQ level 3 or 4

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Network Navigator for its Acute Mental Health Wards. This full-time, in-person role involves coordinating patient care, ensuring timely discharges, and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should hold a diploma in mental health practice or equivalent qualifications, along with significant experience in managing patients with serious mental illness. The position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of work in various locations across North London depending on service needs.