Complex Discharge Facilitator

Are you motivated and enthusiastic Nurse or Occupational Therapist who wants to make a real difference? We are looking for Complex Discharge Facilitators to join our Inpatient Pathway Team following permanent funding agreement for these posts. The team works across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ensure our patients can be discharged from inpatient settings in a timely manner. We would welcome applications from staff who have experience of working in adult and older adult mental health services.

This role is 37.5 hours however 18.75 hours + will be considered. The working pattern is between Monday Friday with service hours primarily being between 09:00 to 17:00, The trust offers flexible working opportunities. You will be based at one of the Inpatient bases in either Worcester, Bromsgrove or Hereford, you will be expected to travel to other sites however expenses will be covered by the trust expenses policy., You will be joining the service at a time of rapid development allowing you the opportunity to support the implementation of new pathway initiatives and ways of working. You will work collaboratively with inpatient wards and partner organisations including the local authority.

You will be expected to provide clinical expertise regarding admission and discharge criteria. To be a part of the multi-disciplinary team, influencing responsive and timely inpatient admissions where length of stay is proportionate to need.

The post holder will be expected to utilise their clinical and risk assessment skills to ensure the best outcomes for patients as part of the admission and discharge process. Effective communication and sharing of information will be key to the role.

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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities