Discharge Co-Ordinator B7

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non\-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1\.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2\.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a motivated and forwardthinking Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Inverclyde Mental Health Services as a Discharge Coordinator. This pivotal role sits at the heart of inpatient care, ensuring safe, effective and personcentred discharge planning that truly makes a difference to patient outcomes. You will lead and inspire an integrated health and social care team, shaping seamless pathways from hospital to community. Working within NHSGGC, you will be part of a valuesdriven organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. This post offers the opportunity to influence service delivery at both operational and strategic levels while developing your leadership career. You will play a vital role in improving patient flow, enhancing safety and delivering highquality mental health services across Inverclyde.

You need to have a live NMC UK PIN to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full Time, Permanent

Base Location: Orchard View, Administration Office, Inverclyde

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9 am \- 5 pm

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and line management to an integrated discharge coordination team across health and social care


• Coordinate timely, safe and effective discharge planning for patients within inpatient mental health services


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, social work, housing and partner agencies to deliver seamless discharge pathways


• Monitor patient flow, length of stay and discharge performance to support service improvement and quality assurance


• Undertake Response Nurse duties, including oversight of staffing, bed management and escalation of risks and incidents


• Lead on service development, policy implementation and continuous improvement of discharge processes and systems


• Support clinical governance, staff supervision, training and the delivery of best practice standards across the service

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration


• Educated to degree level or equivalent with significant postregistration experience at Band 6 or above


• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience of managing teams and complex clinical situations


• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health legislation, clinical governance and inpatient care pathways


• Proven ability to work autonomously, make sound clinical decisions and manage competing priorities


• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across services


• Evidence of continuous professional development and a strong commitment to improving patient care and service quality

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits


• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme


• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e\-learning and classroom\-based courses


• Enhanced pay for working public holidays


• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services


• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Margaret Carswell, Inpatient Service Manager \- margaret.carswell@nhs.scot \- 01475 491 910

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work\-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full\-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as *“various”*, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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