Job summary Do you enjoy working within a fast-paced environment, dealing with complex issues and ensuring those under your care receive optimum treatment? The acute wards in Sheffield are looking for someone with a healthcare qualification (Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker) to take up the position of Discharge Coordinator to ensure that effective flow in-and-out of hospital occurs. The successful candidate will be joining a diverse and proactive team to lead upon hospital discharge alongside the development of new and efficient ways of working that will lead individuals on their road to recovery. You will also be working not just within NHS services but will develop a wider relationship with other organisations, such as local authorities and third sector. Sheffield currently has three acute admissions ward for those experiencing a mental health crisis, with discharge from hospital being discussed and planned at the point of admission. You will receive regular supervision and additional training to develop both yourself and the role, as well as being an active member of the management team on the ward. Main duties of the job Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of care plans, ensuring all in-patients have effective plans at the point of hospital admission and are discharged in a timely manner with a smooth transition to other services. Responsible for maintaining a collaborative working interface withHome Treatment Team to identify patients suitable for discharge, andto work together to promote a smooth discharge pathway from inpatientservices. Work with external services in a timely manner so to identify practicalhelp that can be provided to clients in achieving a prompt discharge. Works as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team,maintaining and actively role modelling high standards of care. To develop effective changes in practice so to support in-patientsreceiving a high standard of care, meeting individual needs. To use relevant information in support of patient care, care planningand discharge planning, including available electronic informationsystems. To ensure that decision making is appropriate in relation to the MentalHealth Act, and Code of Practice regarding patient care (for exampleon moving patients between services) for both detained and informalpatients as influenced by risk assessments. About us At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 457-25-7071952 Job locations Michael Carlisle Centre 75 Osbourne Road Sheffield S11 9BF Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of care plans, ensuringall in-patients have effective plans at the point of hospital admissionand are discharged in a timely manner with a smooth transition to otherservices. Responsible for maintaining a collaborative working interface withHome Treatment Team to identify patients suitable for discharge, andto work together to promote a smooth discharge pathway from inpatientservices. Work with external services in a timely manner so to identify practicalhelp that can be provided to clients in achieving a prompt discharge. Works as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team,maintaining and actively role modelling high standards of care. To develop effective changes in practice so to support in-patientsreceiving a high standard of care, meeting individual needs. General requirements Job description1. To take a lead role, in support of the Ward Manager and MDT inestablishing, setting, monitoring, evaluating and auditing effective andtimely discharge plans for all inpatients and leading on improvingdischarge processes, specifically as part of the acute care pathway.2. To work closely between ward and community teams and other agenciesin ensuring all in-patients have effective discharge plans and to monitorprogress on discharge plans to ensure that patients are discharged in atimely fashion.3. To work with Social Workers and other services to identify practical helpthat can be provided to clients in achieving a timely discharge.4. To take a lead role in maintaining a collaborative working interface withHome Treatment teams in order to identify patients suitable for discharge,and to work together to promote a smooth discharge pathway frominpatient services.5. To take a lead role, in support of the Ward Manager and MDT to ensure a recovery focussed approach to discharge planning.6. As an individual practitioner to, ensure that each patient has a comprehensive, clear and up-to-datedischarge plan with specified objectives designed to meet theindividuals identified discharge needs. ensure that comprehensive nursing assessments form the basis ofdischarge plans for all patients. ensure that the discharge plan is based upon a comprehensive and upto date risk assessment and management plan. ensure that discharge planning is delivered in a collaborative approachwith the patient and their carers, in line with existing care pathways andthe care programme approach. ensure patients are aware of the content of their discharge plan andhave contributed to their development and evaluation.Principal duties To use relevant information in support of patient care, care planningand discharge planning, including available electronic informationsystems. To ensure that decision making is appropriate in relation to the MentalHealth Act, and Code of Practice regarding patient care (for exampleon moving patients between services) for both detained and informalpatients as influenced by risk assessments. To ensure that an appropriate therapeutic environment is maintainedwithin the Ward. When called upon and in support of the ward management team:o To ensure positive approaches to patient engagement andensure that patient care is delivered using a manner consistentwith available local guidelines relating to care pathways forexample the acute care pathway.o To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acutedistress, adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation.Where physical interventions or restraint are required, toapproach in line with available guidance and approvedtechniques, providing for the safety and dignity of the patient(s).To direct the actions and interventions of staff in responding tothe incident, ensuring that expected practice is delivered.o To ensure that practice in relation to medicines is in line withlocal guidelines, individual professional requirements, andresponsibilities, and ensures individual patient involvement,engagement, and concordance.o To ensure appropriate and accessible advice and support to expatients of the Service is maintained.o To attend regular Clinical Governance, Ward Leadership andother management meetings so to gain a full understanding ofthe challenges faced by inpatient settings and supporting anyimprovements required.Service development Monitor and actively role model positive and high standards of nursingpractice and professional behaviour of staff on the ward, throughdemonstrable leadership, in order to ensure agreed standards are met.Take corrective measures as necessary. To ensure that discharge plans delivered by their team areappropriately audited on a regular basis using a range of establishedaudit tools, focusing on key policies, guidelines, practice issues andcare pathways Maintain and promote accurate clinical records of interventions andcontracts with patients. Ensure that their practice, and that of others within the team, remainswithin the boundaries set by local and national policy, the NMC andstatute law. To participate with colleagues in the promotion of an active learningenvironment in order to maintain and develop high standards ofprofessional and clinical practice. In conjunction with the ward manager to support the development ofnamed staff and learners, through effective role modelling, mentorship(for students/ learners), supervision and professional leadership. To positively participate in own supervision, annual appraisals andpersonal development planning and in conjunction with the wardmanager positively participate in the supervision and appraisal ofnamed others To undertake necessary essential training, (for example life support,general health and safety, prevention and management of violence andaggression) over a suitable period of time, and additional training asidentified in support of clinical and professional development To maintain collaborative approaches and effective channels ofcommunication within the clinical team, multi-disciplinary team andother agencies. In support of the Ward Manager and where relevant, ensureappropriate actions, responses, reports (where delegated) andcommunication occurs in relation to, for example; Incidents and serious incidents Complaints and patient concerns Ensure that members of the wider team are aware of relevant policies,procedures and guidelines and that they are supported and able toimplement them appropriately in practice Contribute actively and positively to clinical governance agendas andtowards the development of ward policies, supported by reviews ofcurrent practice and policy. Work flexibly in order to deliver an effective service, this may includebeing part of a 24 hour Rota at times and if called upon to acts as asenior nurse on duty as detailed below. To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required, inaddition to those specified.Job description review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and indiscussion with the manager the postholder may be required toundertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The jobdescription will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing servicerequirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. All employees are expected to observe the following:Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intentThe Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed tobuilding a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of thelocal community.We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds, andrecognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality foreveryone.The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment areality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employmentwithout unfair discrimination.As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants andemployees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged byunjustified conditions or requirements.The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins theTrusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensurethat individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against.We are committed to improving our practice through signing up to initiativessuch as Stonewall Champions, the Disability Standard/Disability Confidentand Mindful Employer.Safeguarding children and adultsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and well being of children, young people and adults.Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuseand know what to do if any such concerns are raised.Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding childrenand safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet, andparticipate in related mandatory/statutory training.Risk managementStaff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adoptappropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular,staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident &Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health & Safetyregulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff.Infection prevention and controlStaff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention & Controlpolicies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk ofcausing healthcare associated infections Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of care plans, ensuringall in-patients have effective plans at the point of hospital admissionand are discharged in a timely manner with a smooth transition to otherservices. Responsible for maintaining a collaborative working interface withHome Treatment Team to identify patients suitable for discharge, andto work together to promote a smooth discharge pathway from inpatientservices. Work with external services in a timely manner so to identify practicalhelp that can be provided to clients in achieving a prompt discharge. Works as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team,maintaining and actively role modelling high standards of care. To develop effective changes in practice so to support in-patientsreceiving a high standard of care, meeting individual needs. General requirements Job description1. To take a lead role, in support of the Ward Manager and MDT inestablishing, setting, monitoring, evaluating and auditing effective andtimely discharge plans for all inpatients and leading on improvingdischarge processes, specifically as part of the acute care pathway.2. To work closely between ward and community teams and other agenciesin ensuring all in-patients have effective discharge plans and to monitorprogress on discharge plans to ensure that patients are discharged in atimely fashion.3. To work with Social Workers and other services to identify practical helpthat can be provided to clients in achieving a timely discharge.4. To take a lead role in maintaining a collaborative working interface withHome Treatment teams in order to identify patients suitable for discharge,and to work together to promote a smooth discharge pathway frominpatient services.5. To take a lead role, in support of the Ward Manager and MDT to ensure a recovery focussed approach to discharge planning.6. As an individual practitioner to, ensure that each patient has a comprehensive, clear and up-to-datedischarge plan with specified objectives designed to meet theindividuals identified discharge needs. ensure that comprehensive nursing assessments form the basis ofdischarge plans for all patients. ensure that the discharge plan is based upon a comprehensive and upto date risk assessment and management plan. ensure that discharge planning is delivered in a collaborative approachwith the patient and their carers, in line with existing care pathways andthe care programme approach. ensure patients are aware of the content of their discharge plan andhave contributed to their development and evaluation.Principal duties To use relevant information in support of patient care, care planningand discharge planning, including available electronic informationsystems. To ensure that decision making is appropriate in relation to the MentalHealth Act, and Code of Practice regarding patient care (for exampleon moving patients between services) for both detained and informalpatients as influenced by risk assessments. To ensure that an appropriate therapeutic environment is maintainedwithin the Ward. When called upon and in support of the ward management team:o To ensure positive approaches to patient engagement andensure that patient care is delivered using a manner consistentwith available local guidelines relating to care pathways forexample the acute care pathway.o To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acutedistress, adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation.Where physical interventions or restraint are required, toapproach in line with available guidance and approvedtechniques, providing for the safety and dignity of the patient(s).To direct the actions and interventions of staff in responding tothe incident, ensuring that expected practice is delivered.o To ensure that practice in relation to medicines is in line withlocal guidelines, individual professional requirements, andresponsibilities, and ensures individual patient involvement,engagement, and concordance.o To ensure appropriate and accessible advice and support to expatients of the Service is maintained.o To attend regular Clinical Governance, Ward Leadership andother management meetings so to gain a full understanding ofthe challenges faced by inpatient settings and supporting anyimprovements required.Service development Monitor and actively role model positive and high standards of nursingpractice and professional behaviour of staff on the ward, throughdemonstrable leadership, in order to ensure agreed standards are met.Take corrective measures as necessary. To ensure that discharge plans delivered by their team areappropriately audited on a regular basis using a range of establishedaudit tools, focusing on key policies, guidelines, practice issues andcare pathways Maintain and promote accurate clinical records of interventions andcontracts with patients. Ensure that their practice, and that of others within the team, remainswithin the boundaries set by local and national policy, the NMC andstatute law. To participate with colleagues in the promotion of an active learningenvironment in order to maintain and develop high standards ofprofessional and clinical practice. In conjunction with the ward manager to support the development ofnamed staff and learners, through effective role modelling, mentorship(for students/ learners), supervision and professional leadership. To positively participate in own supervision, annual appraisals andpersonal development planning and in conjunction with the wardmanager positively participate in the supervision and appraisal ofnamed others To undertake necessary essential training, (for example life support,general health and safety, prevention and management of violence andaggression) over a suitable period of time, and additional training asidentified in support of clinical and professional development To maintain collaborative approaches and effective channels ofcommunication within the clinical team, multi-disciplinary team andother agencies. In support of the Ward Manager and where relevant, ensureappropriate actions, responses, reports (where delegated) andcommunication occurs in relation to, for example; Incidents and serious incidents Complaints and patient concerns Ensure that members of the wider team are aware of relevant policies,procedures and guidelines and that they are supported and able toimplement them appropriately in practice Contribute actively and positively to clinical governance agendas andtowards the development of ward policies, supported by reviews ofcurrent practice and policy. Work flexibly in order to deliver an effective service, this may includebeing part of a 24 hour Rota at times and if called upon to acts as asenior nurse on duty as detailed below. To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required, inaddition to those specified.Job description review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and indiscussion with the manager the postholder may be required toundertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The jobdescription will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing servicerequirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. All employees are expected to observe the following:Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intentThe Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed tobuilding a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of thelocal community.We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds, andrecognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality foreveryone.The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment areality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employmentwithout unfair discrimination.As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants andemployees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged byunjustified conditions or requirements.The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins theTrusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensurethat individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against.We are committed to improving our practice through signing up to initiativessuch as Stonewall Champions, the Disability Standard/Disability Confidentand Mindful Employer.Safeguarding children and adultsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and well being of children, young people and adults.Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuseand know what to do if any such concerns are raised.Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding childrenand safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet, andparticipate in related mandatory/statutory training.Risk managementStaff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adoptappropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular,staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident &Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health & Safetyregulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff.Infection prevention and controlStaff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention & Controlpolicies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk ofcausing healthcare associated infections Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health qualification (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker) with relevant professional registration Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills Expereince Essential Able to demonstrate an effective contribution to MDT working. Demonstrate an awareness of current developments in clinical practice Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with service users and the environment Desirable Ability to work across all acute wards and other service providers Knowledge and skills Essential Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act, 1983. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of CPA and the Acute Care Pathway. Demonstrate sound leadership skills, possessing the ability to direct and motivate staff. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written Demonstrate evidence of good organisational skills Desirable Skills in DBT, CBT or PSI Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health qualification (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker) with relevant professional registration Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills Expereince Essential Able to demonstrate an effective contribution to MDT working. Demonstrate an awareness of current developments in clinical practice Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with service users and the environment Desirable Ability to work across all acute wards and other service providers Knowledge and skills Essential Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act, 1983. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of CPA and the Acute Care Pathway. Demonstrate sound leadership skills, possessing the ability to direct and motivate staff. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written Demonstrate evidence of good organisational skills Desirable Skills in DBT, CBT or PSI 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). Additional information 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 Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Michael Carlisle Centre 75 Osbourne Road Sheffield S11 9BF Employer's website https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)