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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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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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