Pathway Coordinator
3 days ago
Bradford
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.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.Job overviewWe 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 2026Shortlisting Date: 17th March 2026Interview Date: TBCMain 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 dischargeWorking for our organisationEverything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe 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 > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus 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 possibleDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.Right to Work in the UKPrior 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 promptlyPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- 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 dutiesDesirable criteria- Leadership and management trainingExperienceEssential criteria- 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 assessmentsDesirable criteria- Leadership and management trainingKnowledgeEssential criteria- 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 planningDesirable criteria- Knowledge of the different demands /challenges that need to be managed in the community.- Knowledge of CTR/DSR systemsPlease 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.