Discharge Facilitator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Patient Assessment Discharge Planning Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration Holistic Care Referral Coordination Clinical Documentation Communication Skills Care Coordination

FULL DESCRIPTION

Discharge Facilitator

The Community Discharge Assessment Team (CDAT) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] aims to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and works closely with the multi-disciplinary team. This role requires registration in Nursing (NMC), Occupational Therapy (HCPC), or Physiotherapy (HCPC). Discharge Facilitators assess patients, coordinate discharges, and liaise with community services. Hours available: 37.5 and 22.5 per week.

About the Role

The service operates 7 days a year 08:00–20:00 (Mon–Fri) and 08:00–18:00 (Sat–Sun & Bank Holidays). Discharge Facilitators will be predominantly based in the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), or acute assessment wards. They attend MDTs, download patient lists from PPM+ and Symphony Live, and produce referrals to Neighbourhood Nursing Teams, Adult Social Care, Homeless & Housing Teams, Community Rehabilitation Beds, and Third Sector Organisations.

Working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides community-based health services across Leeds, rated “Good” by CQC with “Outstanding” for caring. Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discount sites. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship eligibility not guaranteed.

For questions, contact Lauren Loftus at [contact hidden]. Interviews will be held in person at St James’ University Hospital in Leeds.

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