Discharge Navigator - Transfer of Care Team (Band 5)
Location: Whitechapel,
Service: Tower Hamlets - Transfer of Care Team
Contract Type: Locum - Full Time (37.5 hours / 1.0 WTE)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months (initial, with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: Band 5 - 25.87 Umbrella Equivalent
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive Discharge Navigator to join the Transfer of Care Team at the Royal London Hospital. This joint health and social care team plays a vital role in facilitating safe and timely discharges based on the Home First model, ensuring patients return to the most appropriate community setting as soon as they are medically fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the discharge planning expert on the wards, supporting patients who no longer require acute care
Coordinate with ward MDTs, senior management, and community services to support safe discharge planning
Provide up-to-date advice and guidance on community resources, including local authorities, voluntary services, and post-discharge support pathways
Work collaboratively to reduce delays and ensure smooth transitions of care
Advocate on behalf of patients and problem-solve barriers to discharge
Maintain a strong understanding of government discharge guidance and local protocols
Supervise junior staff and support their development within the discharge planning process
Operate across clinical and non-clinical areas, supporting patient flow and system efficiency
Manage and prioritise a high-pressure workload in a fast-paced acute hospital environment
Requirements:
Previous experience in discharge planning or care coordination in an acute or community healthcare setting
Sound understanding of discharge processes, social care pathways, and multi-agency collaboration
Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and external agencies
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing demands
Strong team player with the confidence to challenge decisions and escalate concerns when necessary
Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and evolving hospital environment
Desirable:
Clinical background in Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy is advantageous but not essential
Experience supporting or supervising junior staff is preferred
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