Pathway Coordinator

Job overview

We are seeking a Pathway Coordinator to support the provision of timely discharge of patients across the West Yorkshire and Barnsley ICS. Commencing discharge planning at the point of admission in collaboration with families/carers and social care where appropriate. Undertaking/ overseeing appropriate assessments and consulting with social care staff, funding panels and future care placements.

Highlighting any difficulties with placement of patients to senior management team and providing Clinically Ready for Discharge (CRFD) but delayed reports as required. Ensuring close working relationships with all professionals across the pathway both internally and externally.

Closing Date: 15th March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 17th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• Ensure there are clear goals of admission with estimated date of discharge agreed at admission meeting.
• Clearly identify if the reason for admission was due to placement breakdown or lack of suitable placement in the community
• Ensure discharge planning begins on admission with system involvement  including Care Coordinator/Social Worker and Commissioner, clearly identified in the 12-step discharge plan.
• Attends weekly multi-disciplinary (MDT) clinical review meetings, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR’s), Best Interest’s meetings and other meetings such as CTRs and DSRs planned to support discharge on both wards.
• Completes the ATU admission and discharge tracker – 12 step discharge plan- for each patient from admission, ensuring agreed actions and timeframes are recorded and added to MDT clinical review objectives.
• Provides a discharge update for each patient at their weekly MDT clinical review, following up outstanding actions and liaising with system partners in preparation.
• Any barriers to discharge to be noted at the MDT clinical review meeting and escalated to line manager and Head of Programme and subsequently reviewed on a weekly basis.
• Ensures all relevant system partners are made aware when a patient is identified as Clinically Ready for Discharge
• Be fully integrated into the ATU teams across the system and be flexible to team pressures. Escalating any service pressures or disagreements that will potentially delay discharge

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly