Band 5 Discharge Co-ordinator (Mental Health Practitioner) - Bristol at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Bristol BS10 5NB, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Nov, 25

Salary

37796.0

Posted On

10 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Are you a seasoned Mental Health Practitioner looking for an exciting challenge that goes beyond the traditional ward role?
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled professional to take on a brand-new role as Discharge Coordinator, working across Bristol’s intensive and inpatient mental health services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of patient care and support timely, safe, and effective discharges.
As the Discharge Coordinator you’ll play a pivotal role in promoting timely, safe, and recovery-focused transitions of care. Your work will complement the complex clinical tasks outlined for Senior Associate MH Practitioners by addressing barriers to discharge and facilitating collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities

Oversee and track all admissions to intensive and inpatient wards across Bristol, ensuring accurate data collection and timely review.
Actively support clinicians in identifying and addressing systemic or case-specific barriers to discharge.
Champion patient flow, reduce length of stay where appropriate, and prevent delayed discharges.

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