We are looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Professional to join our team as an Out of Area Placement Coordinator for a three-month contract, starting immediately. This role involves working closely with the Out of Area Bed Manager to support the effective management of patients in Out of Area placements.
Role Details:
* Location: Office-based
* Contract: 3 months
* Hours: Monday to Friday, office hours
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Out of Area (OOA) Bed Manager to manage the caseload of patients in OOA placements.
* Liaise with OOA placements, including contracted and spot purchase beds with private providers and mutual aid placements with other NHS trusts.
* Attend and contribute to patient MDT meetings and complex case discussions, gathering current clinical updates.
* Use appropriate support and escalation processes to challenge decisions related to patient care and discharge when necessary.
* Collaborate with inpatient and community teams to facilitate the timely repatriation and/or discharge of OOA patients.
* Support transfers between units to best meet patient needs.
* Make referrals to appropriate services on behalf of patients.
* Arrange and monitor 48-hour and 7-day follow-ups with required teams.
* Ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated.
* Provide advisory support to inpatient and community teams.
* Work with the flow team to discuss patient prioritisation and facilitate patient flow.
* Attend meetings to update leadership on the Out of Area bed position.
* Provide accurate information to the contracting and BPM team when required.
* Offer supervision to junior staff when necessary.
Requirements:
* Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification or relevant professional registration
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits:
* £250 sign-up bonus
* £350 Referral Bonus
* Free on-site Parking
* Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
* Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
* Subsidised training /FREE mandatory training
How to Apply:
If you or a member of your team is interested in this role, please forward a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
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