Discharge Liaison Practitioner inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED 9 MAY 2024
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust rxWZlPBn
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Discharge Liaison Practitioner to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team. You are keen to hear from you if you are a qualified nurse, social worker or occupational therapist.
We can offer an individualised program of support and professional development to work through with the encouragement from an existing motivated, positive, and experienced team. Informal visit to the team is welcomed.
To support the safe discharge of individuals who have been admitted to an acute mental health unit.
Providing a 3-month period of monitoring in the community with a clear care plan.
Reviewing mental health needs and providing focussed interventions to support that recovery.
Enabling a safe transfer of care to primary care as appropriate.
Referring for CMHT Care Coordinator allocation if longer-term mental health needs are identified.
Making onward referrals and/or signposting to appropriate agencies.
The post holder will be expected to work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.
Car driver is preferrable. You will be working 9am -5pm Monday to Friday and occasional weekend or bank holidays. We are flexible regarding working patterns and working hours.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Discharge Liaison Practitioner to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team. You are keen to hear from you if you are a qualified nurse, social worker or occupational therapist.
We can offer an individualised program of support and professional development to work through with the encouragement from an existing motivated, positive, and experienced team. Informal visit to the team is welcomed.
To support the safe discharge of individuals who have been admitted to an acute mental health unit.
Providing a 3-month period of monitoring in the community with a clear care plan.
Reviewing mental health needs and providing focussed interventions to support that recovery.
Enabling a safe transfer of care to primary care as appropriate.
Referring for CMHT Care Coordinator allocation if longer-term mental health needs are identified.
Making onward referrals and/or signposting to appropriate agencies.
The post holder will be expected to work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.
Car driver is preferrable. You will be working 9am -5pm Monday to Friday and occasional weekend or bank holidays. We are flexible regarding working patterns and working hours.
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