Job summary
We are seeking a Pathway Coordinator to support the provision of timely discharge of patients across the West Yorkshire and Barnsley ICS. Commencing discharge planning at the point of admission in collaboration with families/carers and social care where appropriate. Undertaking/ overseeing appropriate assessments and consulting with social care staff, funding panels and future care placements.
Highlighting any difficulties with placement of patients to senior management team and providing Clinically Ready for Discharge (CRFD) but delayed reports as required. Ensuring close working relationships with all professionals across the pathway both internally and externally.
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
Shortlisting Date: 17th March 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Ensure there are clear goals of admission with estimated date of discharge agreed at admission meeting.
- Clearly identify if the reason for admission was due to placement breakdown or lack of suitable placement in the community
- Ensure discharge planning begins on admission with system involvement including Care Coordinator/Social Worker and Commissioner, clearly identified in the 12-step discharge plan.
- Attends weekly multi-disciplinary (MDT) clinical review meetings, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR's), Best Interest's meetings and other meetings such as CTRs and DSRs planned to support discharge on both wards.
- Completes the ATU admission and discharge tracker - 12 step discharge plan- for each patient from admission, ensuring agreed actions and timeframes are recorded and added to MDT clinical review objectives.
- Provides a discharge update for each patient at their weekly MDT clinical review, following up outstanding actions and liaising with system partners in preparation.
- Any barriers to discharge to be noted at the MDT clinical review meeting and escalated to line manager and Head of Programme and subsequently reviewed on a weekly basis.
- Ensures all relevant system partners are made aware when a patient is identified as Clinically Ready for Discharge
- Be fully integrated into the ATU teams across the system and be flexible to team pressures. Escalating any service pressures or disagreements that will potentially delay discharge
About us
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 of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional degree or diploma. Which could include: RNLD, RNMH, RGN, OT, Social worker, SLT, Physiotherapist or other relevant professional qualification including psychology/psychotherapy.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration check
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to perform duties
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical field
- Experience with completing/ overseeing the completion of assessments in a comprehensive and timely manner and to a high standard.
- Arranging and management of meetings regarding funding
- Experience of managing conflicting priorities and the ability to be persistent and work at pace when required
- Extensive knowledge of the MCA and experience of completing complex capacity assessments
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough understanding and knowledge base of ATU patient group and the current challenges
- To have knowledge of the funding processes and agencies involved To be aware of the importance of clear goals of admission and discharge planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of the different demands /challenges that need to be managed in the community.
- Knowledge of CTR/DSR systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional degree or diploma. Which could include: RNLD, RNMH, RGN, OT, Social worker, SLT, Physiotherapist or other relevant professional qualification including psychology/psychotherapy.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration check
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to perform duties
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical field
- Experience with completing/ overseeing the completion of assessments in a comprehensive and timely manner and to a high standard.
- Arranging and management of meetings regarding funding
- Experience of managing conflicting priorities and the ability to be persistent and work at pace when required
- Extensive knowledge of the MCA and experience of completing complex capacity assessments
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough understanding and knowledge base of ATU patient group and the current challenges
- To have knowledge of the funding processes and agencies involved To be aware of the importance of clear goals of admission and discharge planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of the different demands /challenges that need to be managed in the community.
- Knowledge of CTR/DSR systems
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
