Discharge Liaison Clinician - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced mental health clinicians to work within in a newly created service improving the lives of service users requiring long term care and placement.

The discharge liaison service is being established in order to improve the discharge pathway for patients requiring 24 hour placement, where discharge is delayed due to difficulties in identifying a care setting with the capacity, capability and competency to manage their particular complex mental health needs.

The clinicians in this service will work closely with inpatient settings and care homes, supporting patients for up to 6 weeks post discharge.

The post holders will work alongside the Care Home Support Service which aims to improve the quality of life of care home residents, reduce hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge from hospital.

The Service is county wide and the post holders may be asked to cover any localities within Oxfordshire and potentially with very complex cases outside of Oxfordshire.

Main duties of the job

The discharge liaison clinicians will focus on supporting discharge from acute mental health wards to a care home setting, in particular supporting the transition from hospital setting to long term care and working alongside care home staff to support and ensure successful and sustainable placements.

You will be working with adults who have a dementia and/or a functional mental illness who meet the criteria for permanent placement in a care home. Your involvement will start whilst they are in an inpatient setting

The team will also support complex discharges of patients under psychological medicine in the acute hospital system.

You will be working closely with care home staff in enabling them to understand the needs of the patient and how best to meet these within the care setting so as to enable the placement to be successful.

To provide specialist advice, support and consultancy to health professionals, patients, and relatives.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-OA5926418-A

Job locations

The Fulbrook Centre

The Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the discharge liaison teamproviding a high standard of professional service to patients, in alignment with national and professional guidelines.

To perform therapeutic assessments of patients with diverse and complex presentations, physical and psychological conditions, to provide and formulate an individualised management plan in collaboration with the inpatient and community teams.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with professional and legal accountability for all aspects of work.

To deliver safe and effective patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within theinpatient,community,and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across thewhole system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the discharge liaison teamproviding a high standard of professional service to patients, in alignment with national and professional guidelines.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, with professional and legal accountability for all aspects of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Profession appropriate degree or equivalent and registration of professional body

Desirable

Post graduate education specifically relating to client group

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge, interest and specific clinical expertise in mental health
Evidence of working with people with challenging behaviour.

Desirable

Good knowledge of residential and nursing care systems.

Experience

Essential

Appropriate significant experience post qualification experience.

Desirable

Evidence of up to date knowledge of the impact of pharmacological interventions on Older People.

Skills

Essential

Have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Evidence of good IT skills and the ability to work across different software systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Profession appropriate degree or equivalent and registration of professional body

Desirable

Post graduate education specifically relating to client group

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge, interest and specific clinical expertise in mental health
Evidence of working with people with challenging behaviour.

Desirable

Good knowledge of residential and nursing care systems.

Experience

Essential

Appropriate significant experience post qualification experience.

Desirable

Evidence of up to date knowledge of the impact of pharmacological interventions on Older People.

Skills

Essential

Have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Evidence of good IT skills and the ability to work across different software systems

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.