About this role
Job summary
An exciting 6 month secondment opportunity has arisen for a Discharge Coordinator in the Community Rehabilitation Team to support the Rehabilitation and High Support (RHS) Care Hub in managing overall service capacity and optimising flow, with a focus on the effective coordination of discharges.
This role encompasses all inpatient rehabilitation and low secure services across the Trust, including:
Low Secure Services: Prospect Place and Tatton Unit Level 1 Rehabilitation Services: Heathfield House, Stansfield Place, Rhodes Place Level 2 Rehabilitation Services: Beckett Place, Hurst Place You will be required to attend a range of meetings across the Care Hub to support the management of capacity and flow for this patient cohort. Responsibilities will include assisting key workers in identifying appropriate future placements, coordinating subsequent assessments, supporting funding applications, and liaising with agencies linked to the Mental Health Act, Ministry of Justice, and risk management processes.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication between service users, their families and carers, and commissioners, particularly in relation to discharge planning. You will also support in managing bed capacity and forecasting bed availability based on projected discharge dates.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a visible presence across RHS units to lead and co-ordinate a robust discharge planning framework. Provide constructive challenge and clinical insight to ensure appropriate, safe, and timely discharge planning. Coordinate discharge activity across all RHS services, ensuring consistency and effective communication. Support in managing bed capacity, patient flow, and associated operational processes. Actively participate in clinically ready for discharge processes, working with the MDT to remove barriers and facilitate timely transitions of care. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Support clinical teams and service managers in resolving interface issues that impact discharge pathways or patient flow. Contribute to problem solving, decision making, and long-term service development.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria:
RMHN, OT or Social Worker with NMC/HCPC/SW registration Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) Extensive experience supporting individuals presenting with serious mental illness across a range of settings. Proven experience working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across professional boundaries. Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students Strong understanding of admission, transfer, and discharge processes Knowledge of comprehensive risk assessment and risk management frameworks. Up to date knowledge of mental health legislation (including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLs), safeguarding legislation Clear understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection requirements Understanding of capacity management, bed management procedures, and Clinically Ready for Discharge process. Knowledge of Section 117 aftercare responsibilities and funding pathways for placements. Experience in audit, data collection, and ability to use research or evidence to inform practice Advanced mental health assessment and risk assessment skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly. Effective analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities Demonstratable understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in clinical practice.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience working at Band 6 level, with demonstrable clinical responsibilities. Service development experience Experience of working in low secure or rehabilitation services Experience of working in CMHT Trained and/or experience in Quality Improvement (QI) methodology
Please refer to the job description and person specification to give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
RMHN, OT or Social Worker with NMC/HCPC/SW registration Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) Extensive experience supporting individuals presenting with serious mental illness across a range of settings. Proven experience working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across professional boundaries Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students Strong understanding of admission, transfer, and discharge processes Knowledge of comprehensive risk assessment and risk management frameworks. Up to date knowledge of mental health legislation (including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLs), safeguarding legislation Clear understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection requirements Understanding of capacity management, bed management procedures, and Clinically Ready for Discharge process. Knowledge of Section 117 aftercare responsibilities and funding pathways for placements. Experience in audit, data collection, and ability to use research or evidence to inform practice. Advanced mental health assessment and risk assessment skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly Effective analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstratable understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in clinical practice Proficient IT skills and experience using NHS electronic systems. Ability to build effective working relationships with service users, carers, MDT colleagues, and external stakeholders Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Skilled in partnership working with ICB, NHSE, local authorities, CMHTs, housing, VCFSE partners. Confident in placement/funding pathways (Section 117, CHC, brokerage) and effective escalation Experience liaising with Social Services, CMHTs, and other secondary care providers to coordinate care Ability to facilitate effective communication across all staff groups regarding bed and capacity management. Actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and culturally competent practice Professional integrity, resilience under pressure, reflective practitioner
Desirable
Experience working at Band 6 level, with demonstrable clinical responsibilities. Service development experience Experience of working in low secure or rehabilitation services Experience of working in CMHT Trained and/or experience in Quality Improvement (QI) methodology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Heathfield House
Cale Green
SK2 6RA
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)