Band 7 Senior Complex Discharge Navigator | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnet, EN5 3DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

A position has become vacant in the Complex Discharge team at Barnet hospital for a Senior Complex Discharge Navigator. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic specialist team at a senior level,

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and passionate person to join our team . The post holder’s main responsibilities would be to provide oversight, management and support of complex discharges, working with the local Transfer of care hub and wider integrated services as part of the complex discharge team.

The post holder will also hold their own case load of the most complex cases, such cases would include patients with no recourse to public funds, homelessness, placements for patients with complex needs and patients who require the application of the Patient Choice Policy.

As the Senior complex Discharge navigator, the post holder will deputise for the Matron for Discharge and share managerial responsibility of a team of Discharge Coordinators and Patient flow coordinators. They will also be expected to provide ongoing live information pertaining to discharges.

Holding a case load of the most complex patients

Manage and support complex discharges to ensure that patients are discharged to the most appropriate setting in a timely manner

Deputise for the Matron for Discharge and ensure that all monitoring, reporting and escalating is provided both internally and externally to ensure all parties are aware of the position of the hospital. They will also be expected to provide live information pertaining to Non Criteria to reside patients and current delays.

To provide specialist discharge advice to multi professional teams, patients, and their advocates.

To escalate barriers to discharge both internally and externally

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

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