Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Flow Management Team. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, able to juggle multiple priorities, stay calm under pressure and keep patient safety at the centre of their work. You will ensure that the patient is supported through their inpatient journey and safely supported throughout the discharge planning process.
The successful candidate will have the ability to meet deadlines, and a have a proactive approach to problem-solving whilst working with the wider wider care team.
The Purposeful Admission Coordinator will work agile and provide ward and services ‘in reach’ across the acute wards at LMH and ACMH.
Closing date: 30th April 2026
Shortlisting: 4th May 2026
Provisional Interview Date: 19th May 2026 (may be subject to change)
Main duties of the job
To support the provision of purposeful inpatient admissions across the acute inpatient pathway and ensure the timely discharge of patients from the inpatient wards at Lynfield Mount Hospital (LMH) and Airedale Centre for Mental Health (ACMH), including the Step Forward Centre.
To commence discharge planning at the point of admission in collaboration with families/carers, inpatient MDT, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) and social care where appropriate. Undertaking appropriate assessments and challenging the MDT around purposeful admission utilising the Formulation and Care Planning process and identifying and escalating barriers to discharge using Criteria Led Discharge Tools.
The post holder will highlight any barriers to discharge to the senior management team and provide Delayed Transfer Of Care (DTOC) reports as required.
The post holder will be responsible for recording planned discharges and any barriers to discharges within the agreed electronic systems and liaise with key staff within The Trust to ensure that the position is communicated and understood. They will be responsible for escalating, where required, challenges around purposeful admissions and discharges in the relevant meetings and will work collaboratively with the wards to identify increased length of stay (LOS) eg. 100+ days within acute wards and 6 weeks LOS in PICU wards.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Relevant professional Mental Health legislation/guidance and Community Care Legislation and Guidance.
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Direct and continuous relevant experiences at Band 7, or equivalent, which must have included the management and supervision of staff.
Desirable criteria
3. Experience in team leadership.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Current Registration on part 3 or 13 of NMC Register OR Diploma OT/BSc OT, Dip SW/AHMP, RN (Mental Health), or equivalent
Desirable criteria
5. Advanced Nursing qualification.
6. Management qualification.
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Efficient, effective, and acceptable use of ward resources and staff.
Desirable criteria
8. Budget management skills.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.