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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within North East Mental Health In-patients, Stobhill Hospital.
Inpatient Services Provide Mental Health Nursing Care For:
* People requiring acute mental health care (i.e. older adults & adult)
* People requiring specialist mental health care (e.g. specialist dementia care/ intensive mental health care/ rehabilitation etc.)
* People requiring continued period of assessment, care and treatment for complex mental health care needs.
We are seeking a Discharge Coordinator to coordinate patient care specifically in relation to timely discharge from Mental Health Inpatient Services. This is a key role to ensure there is a clear focus on discharge planning and coordinating by identifying and resolving any early potential barriers through facilitating early intervention.
The post holder will link in with partner organisations and third sector based providers to support the assessment of needs pre admission, on admission and during admission. They will design, execute and maintain streamlined comprehensive discharge processes whilst ensuring best practice for safe and effective discharge. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, which include medical, nursing, Allied Health Professionals, Social Work, commissioning services, peer support workers and third party agencies by fostering positive working relationships. The post holder will use their expert mental health knowledge to influence care decisions that supports discharge coordination across the team and in the best interests of the patient and their families, illuminating patient care at all times.
The post holder requires to be a registered practitioner with the NMC and demonstrate relevant leadership knowledge and experience to make informed decisions. You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience, have evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of policies and procedures relating to hospital admission, discharge, transfers and delayed discharges.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Sharon Green on 0141 531 3204 or email her at Sharon.Green@nhs.scot.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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