Clinical Specialist Discharge Facilitator

The Clinical Specialist Discharge Facilitator is responsible for leading and coordinating complex discharge planning processes for patients within Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disability inpatient services.

Working autonomously and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, local authorities, commissioners, patients, families and carers, the post holder will facilitate safe, timely and least restrictive discharges that promote recovery and independence.

The role provides specialist expertise in patient flow, discharge planning, Section 117 aftercare and complex care pathways, identifying and addressing barriers to discharge and escalating risks where appropriate.

The post holder will act as an advocate for patients, support service development and quality improvement initiatives, provide expert advice and education to colleagues, and contribute to effective resource management across inpatient services to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable delays in transfer of care.

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.

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. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

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Qualifications

Desirable: - Master's degree in a health related subject; - Post graduate training in leadership or management; - Further specialist mental health training.

Experience

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Additional Criteria

Essential: - Able to meet the travel requirements of the role; - Demonstrates an understanding of cultural issues and its relevance to mental health care.