Job overview

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Discharge Coordinator within the developing West Midlands Learning Disability and Autism (WMLDA) Community Forensic Service (CFS). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative, regional initiative aimed at improving discharge planning and outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults transitioning from secure inpatient settings.

This role is part of a two-year, non-recurrent project funded by the Reach Out Collaborative, with the contract commencing upon appointment. The post is available as a fixed-term contract or a two-year secondment opportunity for internal applicants.

The WMLDA Community Forensic Service is a new collaborative service delivered in partnership between Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic clinicians with expertise in community and/or forensic work with adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults. Applicants must currently be working at Band 7 or above.

Main duties of the job

The Discharge Coordinator will play a pivotal role in improving discharge pathways for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults across secure inpatient services in the West Midlands. 

The post holder will work alongside the Reach Out Team, participating in system-wide calls, escalation meetings, and presenting data on clinically ready-for-discharge patients to Clinical and Operational Delivery Groups.

On-Call Duties:
The role will include participation in an on-call rota, providing advice and clinical support outside of regular hours. On-call requirements will be confirmed and discussed further during the recruitment process.

Working for our organisation

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
•  excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• well-being support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and well-being of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.