Patient Flow Coordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the patient journey through mental health inpatient services, focusing on timely and seamless discharge. The post holder will collaborate with professionals, carers, and patients to develop safe discharge plans. They will manage a caseload and work closely with bed coordinators to optimize patient flow across Bodmin Hospital and Longreach House.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 4 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- Experienced in delivering care/support to people with mental health issues
- A good mental health knowledge base in chosen field of practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising/managing people
- Knowledge and abilities
- Demonstrable knowledge of: recovery approaches, supporting daily living skills and working with vulnerable adults
- Awareness of local services
- Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- NVQ Level 4 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- Experienced in delivering care/support to people with mental health issues
- A good mental health knowledge base in chosen field of practice
- Experience of supervising/managing people
- Knowledge and abilities
- Demonstrable knowledge of: recovery approaches, supporting daily living skills and working with vulnerable adults
- Awareness of local services
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Flow Coordinator
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the patient journey through mental health inpatients services. The aim is to provide a collaborative approach to hospital discharge and is to ensure that patients only stay in hospital for the time required to complete their treatment, and they experience timely and seamless transfer of care on discharge.
The wards are spread over two hospital sites, Bodmin Hospital and Longreach House.
Main duties of the job
Supporting professionals, carers and patients to develop safe and sustainable discharge plans. The post holder will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will manage a case load as delegated by supervisor.
The post holder will work closely with the bed coordinators to support the flow through the mental health wards.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and
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