Job summary
Are you an experienced, committed, and dynamic registered
practitioner (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse) who
is passionate about using their skills to make a difference in a non
traditional role? Can you work effectively with patients with complex mental
health needs, their families, clinicians and other stakeholders to deliver
exceptional care that changes people’s lives? If this sounds like you then come
and join the PARTNER Repatriation Service, a small, friendly team that works to
ensure timely and smooth transitions for our patients from out of county locked
rehabilitation units into community based services.
The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours Monday-Friday,
with flexibility considered, and must be able to travel throughout England and
Wales. There is the opportunity for both office based and home working. If you would like to discuss informally
whether this is the right role for you please contact the Recruiting Manager.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for
relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful
candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
The PARTNER Repatriation Service provides the
key worker function (previously care coordination) for patients with complex
mental health needs, and a high level of associated risks, who are placed
within out of county locked rehabilitation or specialist placements.
The successful applicant will provide
proactive support to our patients throughout their out of county admission and
will liaise with private service providers and stakeholders on a daily basis.
You will work autonomously to ensure a clear recovery focus and effective care
planning is maintained, as well as supporting continued momentum and
progression through the care pathway for our patients. The successful applicant
will coordinate all aspects of complex discharges whilst working closely with our
colleagues within Adult Social Care to support repatriation and discharge into
appropriate community based services.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical and support services relevant to discharge planning.
- Identify the need for and coordinate MDT meetings/case conferences and support private care providers in the decision making process regarding safe, effective and timely discharge of patients.
- Carry a caseload and work collaboratively on the management of cases, ensuring liaison with community services to support timely discharge from locked rehabilitation/specialist placements.
- Participate in all aspects of discharge and aftercare including cooperation with Section 117.
- Ensure that risk assessments are carried out in conjunction with other agencies.
- Attend commissioning panels acting as an advocate for patients.
- Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about complex discharges overcoming any problems in communication.
- Involve, support, inform, and educate family/carers where appropriate throughout the discharge process.
- Participate in/support the process of relevant assessments.
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
- Coordinate clinical and support services relevant to discharge planning.
- Identify the need for and coordinate MDT meetings/case conferences and support private care providers in the decision making process regarding safe, effective and timely discharge of patients.
- Carry a caseload and work collaboratively on the management of cases, ensuring liaison with community services to support timely discharge from locked rehabilitation/specialist placements.
- Participate in all aspects of discharge and aftercare including cooperation with Section 117.
- Ensure that risk assessments are carried out in conjunction with other agencies.
- Attend commissioning panels acting as an advocate for patients.
- Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about complex discharges overcoming any problems in communication.
- Involve, support, inform, and educate family/carers where appropriate throughout the discharge process.
- Participate in/support the process of relevant assessments.
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
- Significant relevant post qualification experience.
- Experience of liaison with other agencies, eg. Social Care and voluntary sector.
- Experience of funding processes for NHS funded and Social Care.
- Experience of discharge planning.
- MDT working.
- Experience of conducting and contributing to on-going assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of the CHC process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist.
- Full Current UK Professional Registration
Desirable
- LEO or other leadership courses
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in verbal and written formats.
- Wide variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Excellent organisational/planning skills.
- Time management skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post qualification experience.
- Experience of liaison with other agencies, eg. Social Care and voluntary sector.
- Experience of funding processes for NHS funded and Social Care.
- Experience of discharge planning.
- MDT working.
- Experience of conducting and contributing to on-going assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of the CHC process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist.
- Full Current UK Professional Registration
Desirable
- LEO or other leadership courses
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in verbal and written formats.
- Wide variety of evidence based clinical skills.
- Excellent organisational/planning skills.
- Time management 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
