Discharge and Transitions Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the the NE Essex Mental Health Teams. The successful candidate will be

• based within the North East Essex locality, acting as the link between Community teams and inpatient services , linking in as part of the process of safe discharge. Local and out of area.
• Work flexibly with Community Teams across North East Essex reviewing care plans and identifying community resources which will support and augment the discharge process back to the locality., To be responsible, as part of the MDT, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group, working towards meaningful admission and safe, appropriate discharge.
• Responsible for clinical risk assessment of service users accessing services providing effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.
Responsible for participating in the development of the service, setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.