Neuro Rehab Complex Discharge Co-ordinator
The closing date is 31 May 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an experienced team of complex discharge coordinators across Greater Manchester's inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation services.
These services include hyper-acute neuro-rehabilitation beds at the Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust, as well as post-acute beds at Trafford INRU and Devenshire Centre and Floyd Unit.
You will be based at Trafford INRU. Successful applicants will need a full driving licence and be expected to travel to the other units to provide cross cover as required.
Main duties of the job
* Timely, safe, and well-coordinated discharges for all patients within the GM Neuro-Rehabilitation Inpatient Service
* Improved patient and family experience of the discharge process
* Reduced delays and improved patient flow across the service
* Strong, effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners
* High-quality data, audit outcomes, and service improvement initiatives
* Consistent application of legal frameworks including MCA and DoL
* A flexible, responsive, and patient-centred discharge service
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) or AHP or Social Work England registration or equivalent professional registration
* Degree Level studies or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
* Post-basic qualification in specialty
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
* Knowledge of Discharge planning policies, legislation and guidance and their implementation
* Demonstrates involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
* Demonstrates evidence of involvement in development of protocols and clinical audit
* Demonstrates ability to work within multi-agency / professional setting
* Able to deputise in the absence of the Team leader
* Able to analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk and care in complex cases
* Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Knowledge of community services including Intermediate Care, Community Nursing and Social Care Commissioning
* Full UK driving licence with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Skills & Abilities
To be successful, you should demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Trafford INRU
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