Purposeful Admission Coordinator

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Flow Management Team. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, able to juggle multiple priorities, stay calm under pressure and keep patient safety at the centre of their work. You will ensure that the patient is supported through their inpatient journey and safely supported throughout the discharge planning process.

The successful candidate will have the ability to meet deadlines, and a have a proactive approach to problem-solving whilst working with the wider wider care team.

The Purposeful Admission Coordinator will work agile and provide ward and services ‘in reach’ across the acute wards at LMH and ACMH.

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Shortlisting: 4th May 2026

Provisional Interview Date: 19th May 2026 (may be subject to change)

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of purposeful inpatient admissions across the acute inpatient pathway and ensure the timely discharge of patients from the inpatient wards at Lynfield Mount Hospital (LMH) and Airedale Centre for Mental Health (ACMH), including the Step Forward Centre.

To commence discharge planning at the point of admission in collaboration with families/carers, inpatient MDT, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) and social care where appropriate. Undertaking appropriate assessments and challenging the MDT around purposeful admission utilising the Formulation and Care Planning process and identifying and escalating barriers to discharge using Criteria Led Discharge Tools.

The post holder will highlight any barriers to discharge to the senior management team and provide Delayed Transfer Of Care (DTOC) reports as required.

The post holder will be responsible for recording planned discharges and any barriers to discharges within the agreed electronic systems and liaise with key staff within The Trust to ensure that the position is communicated and understood. They will be responsible for escalating, where required, challenges around purposeful admissions and discharges in the relevant meetings and will work collaboratively with the wards to identify increased length of stay (LOS) eg. 100+ days within acute wards and 6 weeks LOS in PICU wards.

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.