NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Lead Discharge Facilitator - Ward 4, Woodland View - INTERNAL ONLY
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Lead Discharge Facilitator - Ward 4, Woodland View - INTERNAL ONLY
Lead Discharge Facilitator – Ward 4, Woodland View Hospital
About NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society. This post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
Visit NHS Ayrshire & Arran to learn more.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is a territorial NHS Board dedicated to:
"Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran."
We uphold a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Discharge Facilitator (permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week) to work within Ward 4, Woodland View Hospital.
Ward 4 is a specialist functional assessment ward for individuals aged 65+, providing care for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
Key Role:
- Deliver leadership in discharge planning to maximise bed use and ensure timely, safe discharges.
- Coordinate collaboration between inpatient services, community teams, and partner agencies.
- Reduce delays in admissions and unnecessary hospital stays.
Responsibilities
The Lead Discharge Facilitator will:
- Coordinate discharge planning from Ward 4, ensuring safe transfer of patients to homes or appropriate care settings.
- Collaborate with ward staff, community teams, families, and partner agencies to resolve complex discharge arrangements.
- Liaise with the Psychiatric Liaison Service, contributing to assessments and reviews of patients in acute settings awaiting Ward 4 admission.
- Provide short-term community support to patients awaiting admission to stabilise them in the least restrictive environment.
- Serve as an intermediary between acute hospitals, inpatient services, and community teams, maintaining a patient-centred, recovery-focused care approach.
- Champion person-centred, dignity-focused, and independence-oriented care for older adults with mental health challenges.
- Lead discharge planning strategies, guidelines, and institutional change initiatives to enhance safe and timely discharges.
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Hours & Working Conditions
- 36 hours per week, predominantly Mon–Fri (0900–1700)
- Eligible for reduced working hours from 1 April 2026 (e.g., 36 hours instead of 37 for part-time teams without earnings reduction)
- Permanent position
Requirements & Qualifications
Required for this role:
- First-level Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least 3 years’ experience at Band 6.
- Master’s-level education or equivalent skills/experience.
- Mandatory experience: Both inpatient and community elderly mental health for older adults.
- Specialised understanding of older adult mental health (functional disorders, complexities in later-life care).
- Strong collaboration skills across boundaries to lead and resolve complex discharge cases.
- Demonstrated excellent communication, coordination, and leadership in risky or multi-agency settings.
- Commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented care and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
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Additional Notes
- Essential: UK driving licence (non-UK/EU/EEA licences will not be accepted).
- Ensure you have an appropriate right to work in the UK (see Candidate Information Pack for visa sponsorship requirements).
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran may sponsor visas for eligible roles (only on a case-by-case basis, if salary criteria are met).
Contact for Clarification
For further details, contact: Anita Lindsay (Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 4) 📞 01294 322386
Application Process
Attachments: 🔹 If applying from within NHS Ayrshire & Arran, ensure your NHS Jobs Scotland profile reflects employment here. 🔹 No CV uploads are accepted.
Steps to Apply
- Apply via the NHS Jobs Scotland portal: NHS Jobs Scotland – Application Process
- Mature your profile if required.
- Submit by the closing date (midnight).
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