Vacancy Introduction
Band 5 Discharge Coordinator – Short Term Care Beds Service
Looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Discharge Coordinator to join the Short Term Care Beds Service on a permanent part-time basis (15 hours per week).
The Short Term Care Beds Service provides short-term rehabilitation and recovery support for individuals who no longer require acute hospital care but are not yet able to return home independently. Working within a Home First approach, the service focuses on supporting timely, safe, and person-centred discharges, enabling people to recover in their own homes whenever possible.
As a Discharge Coordinator, you will play a key role in coordinating discharge plans, working closely with patients, families, community services, social care teams, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions from inpatient care. You will support effective discharge planning from admission, helping to identify and address barriers to discharge while promoting patient choice, independence, and recovery.
You will work alongside Nurses, Therapists, Healthcare Support Workers, Social Workers, and community partners to ensure patients receive the right support at the right time. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a proactive approach are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Discharge Coordinator to gain experience within a community rehabilitation and intermediate care setting. Working within a Home First approach, you will support patients to return home safely and as independently as possible following a period of illness, rehabilitation, or hospital admission.
You will work closely with patients, families, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate safe, timely, and person-centred discharges. The role involves identifying and addressing barriers to discharge, facilitating referrals, coordinating support services, and ensuring appropriate care arrangements are in place to promote successful transitions from inpatient care.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Support Workers, Social Care teams, and community services to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Key responsibilities include coordinating discharge plans, supporting patient flow, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring discharge pathways, and ensuring patients receive the right support at the right time.
This role offers valuable experience in discharge planning, rehabilitation services, integrated working, and care coordination. You will receive regular support and development opportunities while helping patients achieve positive outcomes and maximise their independence within their own homes and communities.
For more Information about this Job, please contact -
Mihai Dutu
Operational Support Manger
At – dutu.dumitru@nhs.net
Please review the Job Description 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
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
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.
