Job summary Are you motivated and enthusiastic Nurse or Occupational Therapist who wants to make a real difference? We are looking for Complex Discharge Facilitators to join our Inpatient Pathway Team following permanent funding agreement for these posts. The team works across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ensure our patients can be discharged from inpatient settings in a timely manner. We would welcome applications from staff who have experience of working in adult and older adult mental health services. This role is 37.5 hours however 18.75 hours will be considered. The working pattern is between Monday Friday with service hours primarily being between 09:00 to 17:00, The trust offers flexible working opportunities. You will be based at one of the Inpatient bases in either Worcester, Bromsgrove or Hereford, you will be expected to travel to other sites however expenses will be covered by the trust expenses policy. Contact the Recruiting Manager for more detailed information on the role. Main duties of the job You will be joining the service at a time of rapid development allowing you the opportunity to support the implementation of new pathway initiatives and ways of working. You will work collaboratively with inpatient wards and partner organisations including the local authority. You will be expected to provide clinical expertise regarding admission and discharge criteria. To be a part of the multi-disciplinary team, influencing responsive and timely inpatient admissions where length of stay is proportionate to need. The post holder will be expected to utilise their clinical and risk assessment skills to ensure the best outcomes for patients as part of the admission and discharge process. Effective communication and sharing of information will be key to the role. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-0826 Job locations Elgar Unit Newtown Rd Worcester WR51JG Job description Job responsibilities To work in collaboration with the ward multidisciplinary team, Social Services, and other relevant personnel at both the hospital and community to plan and manage timely and appropriate transfers of care (discharge) for patients from the hospital. To be responsible for identifying potential complex discharges on/ during admission, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team set and monitor discharge dates To attend weekly bed management meetings to discuss and support the transfer of care arrangements for patients. To identify and escalate delays in discharges to the Inpatient Pathway Manager. Act as a resource for patients, relatives and carers requiring information on discharge processes, services available and all other issues related to discharge To work in partnership with the wards, community teams and external Health agencies in relation to the provision of all aspects of care following discharge. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities To work in collaboration with the ward multidisciplinary team, Social Services, and other relevant personnel at both the hospital and community to plan and manage timely and appropriate transfers of care (discharge) for patients from the hospital. To be responsible for identifying potential complex discharges on/ during admission, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team set and monitor discharge dates To attend weekly bed management meetings to discuss and support the transfer of care arrangements for patients. To identify and escalate delays in discharges to the Inpatient Pathway Manager. Act as a resource for patients, relatives and carers requiring information on discharge processes, services available and all other issues related to discharge To work in partnership with the wards, community teams and external Health agencies in relation to the provision of all aspects of care following discharge. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in managing in health or social care. Working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs. Extensive knowledge of acute inpatient provision. Experience of working in collaboration across organisational boundaries. Experience of teaching and training others. Experience of providing evidence based care. Experience of undertaking autonomous mental health assessments. An understanding of health and social care. Awareness of health service priorities e.g. commissioning a patient led NHS, practice based commissioning etc. Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the provider services. Partnership and interagency working. Demonstrable successful innovation in clinical practice or service development/pathway development. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recent developments in the NHS and application of research-based practice, particularly in relation to patient flow and discharge planning. Extensive understanding of ICB processes in respect of funding (117 aftercare & 117 who pays guidance). Knowledge of care pathways, service models relevant to service areas. Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct. Knowledge and understanding of adult and child protection issues. Knowledge of resource management. Audit, research, evidence base, development of clinical guidelines. Qualifications Essential Current professional qualification and registration in nursing or occupational therapy. Degree or equivalent in healthcare subject. Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Evidence of expertise in clinical skills. Communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation. Additional Criteria Essential Able to carry out the duties of the post including being able to travel around the Trust area. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural issues and its relevance to mental health care. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in managing in health or social care. Working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs. Extensive knowledge of acute inpatient provision. Experience of working in collaboration across organisational boundaries. Experience of teaching and training others. Experience of providing evidence based care. Experience of undertaking autonomous mental health assessments. An understanding of health and social care. Awareness of health service priorities e.g. commissioning a patient led NHS, practice based commissioning etc. Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the provider services. Partnership and interagency working. Demonstrable successful innovation in clinical practice or service development/pathway development. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recent developments in the NHS and application of research-based practice, particularly in relation to patient flow and discharge planning. Extensive understanding of ICB processes in respect of funding (117 aftercare & 117 who pays guidance). Knowledge of care pathways, service models relevant to service areas. Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct. Knowledge and understanding of adult and child protection issues. Knowledge of resource management. Audit, research, evidence base, development of clinical guidelines. Qualifications Essential Current professional qualification and registration in nursing or occupational therapy. Degree or equivalent in healthcare subject. Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Evidence of expertise in clinical skills. Communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation. Additional Criteria Essential Able to carry out the duties of the post including being able to travel around the Trust area. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural issues and its relevance to mental health care. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Elgar Unit Newtown Rd Worcester WR51JG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)