Job Description

Role Introduction

The Community Discharge Assessment Team (CDAT) aims to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and works closely with the multi-disciplinary team, providing expertise in discharge planning and ensuring a seamless transition between hospital and community services. CDAT Discharge Facilitators are a mixture of Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.


The service aims to promote a good discharge experience for patients and their families. Our main areas of work are the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the acute assessment wards and we work in collaboration with our community services. The Community Discharge Assessment Team holistically assess patients and identify opportunities for timely discharge where the patient can be safely managed in the community and avoid an unnecessary hospital admission. The team works together with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best outcomes for our patients.


This role does require a registration; therefore, we are only recruiting for applications with a registration in either Nursing (NMC), Occupational Therapy (HCPC) or Physiotherapy (HCPC). Please do not apply if you do not have a registration as your application will not be considered. Applicants are required to maintain and update your registration in line with the Trust's Professional Registration Body.


Discharge Facilitators use their skills to assess patients' needs and work in collaboration with our community colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for the patient. The service operates a 7-day service, 365 days a year 08:00 - 20:00hrs (Monday-Friday) and 08:00 - 18:00 (Saturday - Sunday & Bank Holidays).


Each morning the team has a huddle to allocate wards, ED and SDEC. The team will download a list of patients from the system (PPM+ and/or Symphony Live) to establish which patients need to be assessed. The Discharge Facilitators will then visit each patient and co-ordinate their discharge. Discharge Facilitators will be predominantly based in the area they are working that day, for example in ED or based on the acute wards. Discharge Facilitators will also attend ward MDTs to discuss patients under their caseload. CDAT are commissioned to assess patients who are 16 years and above.


Discharge Facilitators adapt to the needs of the patient, working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams, the patient and their families to carry out a holistic assessment and complete the appropriate documentation. Discharge Facilitators produce referrals to Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, Adult Social Care, Homeless & Housing Teams, Community Rehabilitation Beds, and Third Sector Organisations to achieve the best outcome for the individual.


Please note, interviews will be held in person at St James' University Hospital in Leeds. If this is a concern, please detail why and your requirements on your application.


There is two roles available, 37.5 hours and 22.5 hours available.


For questions about the job, please contact Lauren Loftus lauren.loftus2@nhs.net


Please review the and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.


Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.


We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.