Job Description

Are you an experienced Discharge Coordinator? Or are you seeking an exciting new opportunity or a chance to enhance your professional development? Then this may be the opportunity for you!



We are hoping to recruit a Band 5 Discharge Co-ordinator to join the CLCH inner London In-patient rehabilitation service across Athlone Rehabilitation Unit and Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit. We work as multidisciplinary team to ensure we deliver high-quality person-centred care in an environment that is friendly, patient and staff focused and rewarding.



You will be working with a varied multidisciplinary team consisting of; Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Nurses, GP's, Nursing Assistants, Rehab Assistants, SLT's, Dietitian's and Podiatrist's, to support the patients' experience and care and facilitate safe and effective discharges from the rehab units.



The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for optimising the patients experience within the rehabilitation unit. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic member to join our friendly team.



Our bedded rehabilitation service aims to empower patients to recover from episodes of ill-health or injury and optimise their level of independence to enable them to enhance their quality of life and safely return home As a service we strive to provide a high standard of quality care and evidence based practice.

The successful post holder will:

Be involved in co-ordinating all stages of the patients journey from admission to discharge.



Proactively support and facilitate the work of the MDT in delivering the best outcome for the patient, informing, and communicating full outcomes of assessments and discharge plans with those involved in the patients care.



Support the Clinical Therapy Lead, Matron and Team Leads with implementing changes to improve patient experience and discharge experience.



Work closely with external agencies, discharge hubs and social services to ensure consistent flow is achieved across the units.



Follow up with transport and equipment providers to ensure the timely and smooth discharge of all patients



Produce reports and data collection to support the service in demonstrating safe and effective discharges and escalating concerns



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.