Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
The purpose of this post is to support the Patient Flow Coordinator with capacity and flow on the general adult and older people's wards.The post holder will support the Patient Flow Coordinator in ascertaining the trust position regarding bed management resources.They will support in providing a comprehensive handover to the Night Managers and coordinate receipt of a full handover the following day.The post holder will be responsible for updating and maintaining systems to enable accurate bed states across the organisation and Greater Manchester.
Main duties of the job
To assist the coordination of admission and discharge activities within adults and older people acute services.Ensure the patients care responsibility lies with PCFTTo participate and assist in establishing an effective system for the management of beds to ensure efficient patient flow.Respond to all requests for emergency admission, discussing alternatives with the Patient Flow Coordinator where appropriate.Discharges.Ensure accurate beds states are maintained in conjunction with the inpatient wards including, admissions, discharges, patients on leave or AWOL and those patients on a CTO recall.Coordinate bed management meetings in the localities.Contact wards daily to understand plans for any patient movement e.g. leave or discharge.Liaise with external partners regarding patients from out of area or cross border activity.Support Patient Flow Hub with recording of non-contracted activity.Support with the arrangements of transport for patients.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level or equivalent experience instead of Degree level qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Evidence of willingness to undertake further personal development.
Desirable
- Clinical qualification e.g. RMN, QAP.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working with individuals who present to mental health service in crisis and have symptoms of mental illness.
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Recent experience of working in adult and older people acute mental health setting.
- Recent experience of bed management or discharge coordination across a large organisation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Acute hospital provision
- Admission, transfer and discharge procedures
- Understanding of funding process for placements
- Knowledge of risk assessment / management processes
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding and child protection legislation
- Understanding of S117 processes
- Understanding of confidentiality / data protection issues
- Comprehensive understanding of discharge standards, CCG process and specialist services provision
- Understanding of the capacity management and bed management procedures
- Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comprehensive and proficient IT skills
- Ability to form productive relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary staff and relevant stakeholders
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Working knowledge of delayed discharge criteria and barriers to discharge
- Effective communication with the wards, consultants, and service managers
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with CMHT, HTT, MH Liaison, Social Services and other secondary acre providers
- Effectively communicate with all grades of staff in relation to patient flow
- Ability to work across professional / organisational boundaries
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to think and work laterally
- Possess effective decision making skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level or equivalent experience instead of Degree level qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Evidence of willingness to undertake further personal development.
Desirable
- Clinical qualification e.g. RMN, QAP.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working with individuals who present to mental health service in crisis and have symptoms of mental illness.
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Recent experience of working in adult and older people acute mental health setting.
- Recent experience of bed management or discharge coordination across a large organisation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Acute hospital provision
- Admission, transfer and discharge procedures
- Understanding of funding process for placements
- Knowledge of risk assessment / management processes
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding and child protection legislation
- Understanding of S117 processes
- Understanding of confidentiality / data protection issues
- Comprehensive understanding of discharge standards, CCG process and specialist services provision
- Understanding of the capacity management and bed management procedures
- Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comprehensive and proficient IT skills
- Ability to form productive relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary staff and relevant stakeholders
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Working knowledge of delayed discharge criteria and barriers to discharge
- Effective communication with the wards, consultants, and service managers
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with CMHT, HTT, MH Liaison, Social Services and other secondary acre providers
- Effectively communicate with all grades of staff in relation to patient flow
- Ability to work across professional / organisational boundaries
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to think and work laterally
- Possess effective decision making skills
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.
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).
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.
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).
