Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Discharge Coordinator to join our Acute Services Team, supporting safe, timely and person‑centred discharges. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external agencies to ensure effective discharge planning from admission through to transition home.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and address barriers to discharge, coordinating care plans and supporting a “Home First” approach while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and recovery‑focused practice.
- Chair meetings, drive service improvement, and contribute to patient flow across all acute wards.
- Support junior staff and work closely with ward teams, wider SHPU colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the Care Transfer Hub, closely aligned with Sheffield City Council partners.
- Work flexibly across SHPU sites and facilitate comprehensive discharge and management arrangements to enable the clinical team to provide a timely and safe discharge.
- Act as a member of the leadership team, supporting the operational delivery of Acute Inpatient Services to deliver agreed operational and strategic objectives using proactive problem solving to resolve issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered mental health professional with excellent clinical, communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and acute care pathways.
- Relevant qualification and experience in discharge coordination or acute mental health services.
- Committed, enthusiastic individual with the skills and drive to lead and work alongside the clinical team and manage service improvement.
Development & Support
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we offer a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We value the diversity of our staff, service users, carers and families, and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing in the role.
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