Job summary
Closing Date: 29/04/2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 04/05/2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11/05/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and committed Band 6 Complex Discharge Practitioner to join our established multidisciplinary team working within Multi-Agency Integrated Discharge Team.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent organisational and negotiation skills, alongside a strong knowledge of discharge processes for patients with complex health and social care needs. An understanding of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care and a working knowledge of safeguarding principles are essential. Excellent communication skills are also required to enable the post holder to work sensitively with patients and families during challenging times. The ability to coordinate the multiple services involved in supporting complex discharges is also key.
Person requirements
You should be a registered health or social care professional (e.g. NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registered) with relevant experience, including involvement in complex discharge planning for patients with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring the post holder to work collaboratively with patients, families, and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff, including colleagues from the Local Authority, Continuing Healthcare/Personalised Commissioning, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, and various multi-agency support teams.
The post holder will work across Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital, and community hospital sites.
The role is worked over 7 days per week, with participation in a bank holiday rota.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of specialist discharge planning support for the most complex group of patients with complex health needs on discharge from the acute and community hospitals.
The role entails working across organisations and links with Social Services and Primary Care Trusts and is key in working with family and carers to support the discharge process.
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the safe and effective discharge of patients with complex needs from all areas of the Trust.
The role also works at the interface with Bradford District Care Trust and Social Services, the Voluntary Sector and other external organisations. It has a responsibility for assessing need for packages of care to be met from a variety of financial sources and requires in depth knowledge of criteria for many Health and Social Care Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of specialist discharge planning support for the most complex group of patients with complex health needs on discharge from the acute and community hospitals.
The role entails working across organisations and links with Social Services and Primary Care Trusts and is key in working with family and carers to support the discharge process.
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the safe and effective discharge of patients with complex needs from all areas of the Trust.
The role also works at the interface with Bradford District Care Trust and Social Services, the Voluntary Sector and other external organisations. It has a responsibility for assessing need for packages of care to be met from a variety of financial sources and requires in depth knowledge of criteria for many Health and Social Care Services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a specialty dealing with complex discharges.
- Practical experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of working in a MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written command of English
- Computer literate - ability to use word/Excel/Power Point
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of discharge process
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health or social care professional (NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registered)
- Health or social care related degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in a relevant speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a specialty dealing with complex discharges.
- Practical experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of working in a MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written command of English
- Computer literate - ability to use word/Excel/Power Point
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of discharge process
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health or social care professional (NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registered)
- Health or social care related degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in a relevant speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
