Discharge Practitioner
Role Overview
The Discharge Practitioner is part of the integrated Flow Optimisation, Bed Flow, and Discharge service.
The role coordinates discharge activity across allocated wards at Silverwood and Farnham Road Hospital and supports contracted and out-of-area beds.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Discharge Practitioner is part of the integrated Flow Optimisation, Bed Flow, and Discharge service.
The role coordinates discharge activity across allocated wards at Silverwood and Farnham Road Hospital and supports contracted and out-of-area beds.
Workplace
- The post is primarily hospital-based at Farnham Road Hospital or Silverwood.
- A visible ward presence and in-person working are core expectations; home visits may be undertaken where appropriate.
Discharge coordination and patient flow
- Progress safe, timely discharge plans across allocated inpatient wards, taking ownership of actions from admission through discharge.
- Work with inpatient multidisciplinary teams and partner services to identify and resolve discharge barriers.
- Monitor clinically ready for discharge and long-stay patients, including those with complex needs, and escalate delays.
- Attend ward rounds and discharge meetings, coordinate referrals and community follow-up, and support 72-hour follow-up arrangements.
- Maintain SystmOne records, track discharge actions and expected dates, and support contracted and out-of-area placements.
- Contribute to service improvement, audits, and operational escalation processes.
Role expectations
- Support patients with complex discharge pathways, clinically ready for discharge status, and long lengths of stay.
- Coordinate with ward teams, Bed Flow, senior discharge practitioners, community services, housing support, commissioning, local authorities, and external providers.
About the Trust
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire.
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