Job summary
This is an exciting fixed term role of Discharge Facilitator based at Pinhoe View run by Elysium Healthcare.
This role is working along side our private provider as the DPT link to support discharge.
Main duties of the job
Develop working relationships with service users, carers/family members
to facilitate discharge from hospital
Establish firm working
relationships with inpatient, community mental health team colleagues, and
housing and support providers from public, private and third sectors.
Develop and accurately
record comprehensive support plans, risk assessments and relevant reports to
inform care management and social care processes.
Represent the Trust at
meetings in an appropriate and knowledgeable manner including, on occasions,
giving presentations using relevant media.
Communicate highly
complex and sensitive information effectively across all levels within and
outside of the organisation, to advocate collaborative working and promote best
outcomes.
Contribute to Social
Care funding panels in relation to providing information, advice or presenting
applications.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pinhoe Hospital Ward provides acute inpatient care
to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The role of Discharge Facilitator has been
developed to specifically work with inpatient and community colleagues as well
as family members/carers and service providers to support smooth discharge
pathways out of hospital.
Using care management techniques and a
multi-disciplinary recovery oriented approach the post holder will be expected
to support individuals to access community resources and local provision to
meet their needs in addition to brokering appropriate funded move on placements
or support packages. This may also
include services to support homelessness and dual diagnosis.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Develop working relationships with service users, carers/family members
to facilitate discharge from hospital
- Establish firm
working relationships with inpatient, community mental health team
colleagues, and housing and support providers from public, private and third
sectors.
- Develop and
accurately record comprehensive support plans, risk assessments and relevant
reports to inform care management and social care processes.
- Represent the Trust
at meetings in an appropriate and knowledgeable manner including, on
occasions, giving presentations using relevant media.
- Communicate highly
complex and sensitive information effectively across all levels within and
outside of the organisation, to advocate collaborative working and promote
best outcomes.
- Contribute to Social
Care funding panels in relation to providing information, advice or
presenting applications.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
The post holder will
be expected to:
- Exercise judgement
when resolving problems or issues in relation to provision of accommodation
and support for mental health service users, requiring an analysis of a range
of facts and situations..
- Have an understanding
of the needs of adults with mental health difficulties who use the services
of Devon Partnership Trust, including CPA and the provision of contracted
services in terms of organisation and funding.
- Understand presentations
of need and the interaction between inpatient and community provision to
ensure accommodation and support providers promote further recovery and
potential move on to independence.
- Ensuring their
working practice is compliant with DPT policies and procedures.
Planning and Organisational Skills
The post-holder will
be responsible for:
- Organising
assessments, meetings, presentations and any other event that they need to
hold in the pursuance of their duties.
- Plan and organise
complex multidisciplinary meetings, some of which may involve the formulation
and adjustment of plans
- They will need to provide data in relation to
their performance as required.
Responsibility for Patient/Client
Care, Treatment and Therapy
The
post holder will be expected to:
- Provide
a high quality and effective service,
responding to service user needs in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.
- Assess
need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard, promote, and
protect positive mental health outcomes whilst working to best practice to
support discharge from hospital
- Produce
outcome focused and purposeful care plans within the context of managing risk
and in line with protection procedures and financial implications.
- Promote independence and support service users to maximise their
choice and control.
- Assess
Carer need as appropriate
- To
ensure clear and effective handover to community services for any follow up
- Maintain
case records keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate
information about circumstances and plans within the limits of data
protection. Make use of IT systems provided by the Service, complying with
policy and relevant procedures.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
Implementation
The post holder will
be expected to:
- Work
within Trust timescales, statutory responsibilities, performance targets, and
Professional Body Code of Practice where appropriate.
- Contribute and
comment on service developments in accommodation services within their
network area under the guidance of their manager.
- On occasions, contribute
to other DPT groups in their area and contribute to Devon wide strategic
planning for accommodation and support services.
- Contribute towards
gathering data to analyse, summarise and evaluate information relevant to
their area to inform Trust Policies.
- Adhere to
current legislative requirements.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
- The post holder will
not hold a budget or be responsible for any physical resources
Responsibility for Human
Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
The post holder will:
- Have no
responsibility for supervising or managing staff but will be expected to work
independently across multi-agencies using their own initiative.
- Receive monthly
supervision from their line manager.
Responsibility for Information Resources and
Administrative DutiesThe post holder will
be expected to:
- Maintain efficient
and timely records in line with DPT and NHS guidelines.
- Provide information
and guidance to service users, carers and staff regarding the provision of
mainstream resources in addition to accommodation and support services.
- Be competent in the
use of computer programmes such as Excel, Power Point and Word in order to
fulfil their role.
Responsibility for Research and Development
The
post holder will be expected to:
- Comment
on areas for development or proposals for change relevant to accommodation
and support in their network area to inform potential service developments
- Undertake surveys and care
audits as necessary
Freedom to Act
The post holder
will be expected to:
- Work within Trust, Professional
Body and delegated policies,
guidelines and regulations
- Organise their own
diary and work plan.
- Work independently
but with regular support
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
- The post holder is
expected to impart knowledge to DPT staff, service users and carers in
relation to housing and support issues and regulations in order to increase
general knowledge in this area. This will require the post holder to keep up
to date with housing issues, legal changes and local developments. They will
have a particular remit to prevent homelessness or the risk of homelessness
for people using mental health services
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline indicator
of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing
service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the
post holder on an annual basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pinhoe Hospital Ward provides acute inpatient care
to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The role of Discharge Facilitator has been
developed to specifically work with inpatient and community colleagues as well
as family members/carers and service providers to support smooth discharge
pathways out of hospital.
Using care management techniques and a
multi-disciplinary recovery oriented approach the post holder will be expected
to support individuals to access community resources and local provision to
meet their needs in addition to brokering appropriate funded move on placements
or support packages. This may also
include services to support homelessness and dual diagnosis.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Develop working relationships with service users, carers/family members
to facilitate discharge from hospital
- Establish firm
working relationships with inpatient, community mental health team
colleagues, and housing and support providers from public, private and third
sectors.
- Develop and
accurately record comprehensive support plans, risk assessments and relevant
reports to inform care management and social care processes.
- Represent the Trust
at meetings in an appropriate and knowledgeable manner including, on
occasions, giving presentations using relevant media.
- Communicate highly
complex and sensitive information effectively across all levels within and
outside of the organisation, to advocate collaborative working and promote
best outcomes.
- Contribute to Social
Care funding panels in relation to providing information, advice or
presenting applications.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
The post holder will
be expected to:
- Exercise judgement
when resolving problems or issues in relation to provision of accommodation
and support for mental health service users, requiring an analysis of a range
of facts and situations..
- Have an understanding
of the needs of adults with mental health difficulties who use the services
of Devon Partnership Trust, including CPA and the provision of contracted
services in terms of organisation and funding.
- Understand presentations
of need and the interaction between inpatient and community provision to
ensure accommodation and support providers promote further recovery and
potential move on to independence.
- Ensuring their
working practice is compliant with DPT policies and procedures.
Planning and Organisational Skills
The post-holder will
be responsible for:
- Organising
assessments, meetings, presentations and any other event that they need to
hold in the pursuance of their duties.
- Plan and organise
complex multidisciplinary meetings, some of which may involve the formulation
and adjustment of plans
- They will need to provide data in relation to
their performance as required.
Responsibility for Patient/Client
Care, Treatment and Therapy
The
post holder will be expected to:
- Provide
a high quality and effective service,
responding to service user needs in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.
- Assess
need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard, promote, and
protect positive mental health outcomes whilst working to best practice to
support discharge from hospital
- Produce
outcome focused and purposeful care plans within the context of managing risk
and in line with protection procedures and financial implications.
- Promote independence and support service users to maximise their
choice and control.
- Assess
Carer need as appropriate
- To
ensure clear and effective handover to community services for any follow up
- Maintain
case records keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate
information about circumstances and plans within the limits of data
protection. Make use of IT systems provided by the Service, complying with
policy and relevant procedures.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development
Implementation
The post holder will
be expected to:
- Work
within Trust timescales, statutory responsibilities, performance targets, and
Professional Body Code of Practice where appropriate.
- Contribute and
comment on service developments in accommodation services within their
network area under the guidance of their manager.
- On occasions, contribute
to other DPT groups in their area and contribute to Devon wide strategic
planning for accommodation and support services.
- Contribute towards
gathering data to analyse, summarise and evaluate information relevant to
their area to inform Trust Policies.
- Adhere to
current legislative requirements.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and
Other Resources
- The post holder will
not hold a budget or be responsible for any physical resources
Responsibility for Human
Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
The post holder will:
- Have no
responsibility for supervising or managing staff but will be expected to work
independently across multi-agencies using their own initiative.
- Receive monthly
supervision from their line manager.
Responsibility for Information Resources and
Administrative DutiesThe post holder will
be expected to:
- Maintain efficient
and timely records in line with DPT and NHS guidelines.
- Provide information
and guidance to service users, carers and staff regarding the provision of
mainstream resources in addition to accommodation and support services.
- Be competent in the
use of computer programmes such as Excel, Power Point and Word in order to
fulfil their role.
Responsibility for Research and Development
The
post holder will be expected to:
- Comment
on areas for development or proposals for change relevant to accommodation
and support in their network area to inform potential service developments
- Undertake surveys and care
audits as necessary
Freedom to Act
The post holder
will be expected to:
- Work within Trust, Professional
Body and delegated policies,
guidelines and regulations
- Organise their own
diary and work plan.
- Work independently
but with regular support
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
- The post holder is
expected to impart knowledge to DPT staff, service users and carers in
relation to housing and support issues and regulations in order to increase
general knowledge in this area. This will require the post holder to keep up
to date with housing issues, legal changes and local developments. They will
have a particular remit to prevent homelessness or the risk of homelessness
for people using mental health services
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline indicator
of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing
service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the
post holder on an annual basis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care management and working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties in a community and inpatient setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working, particularly regarding housing, accommodation and support providers
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in: Health/Social Care or equivalent housing qualification or experience
- Registration with Professional Body if qualified healthcare professional
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework around mental health, social care and housing, eg: Care Act Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care management and working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties in a community and inpatient setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working, particularly regarding housing, accommodation and support providers
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in: Health/Social Care or equivalent housing qualification or experience
- Registration with Professional Body if qualified healthcare professional
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework around mental health, social care and housing, eg: Care Act Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
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.
