The Coordinator will act as a liaison between patients and third-sector services, ensuring that discharge procedures are appropriately followed and that patients receive the necessary ongoing care. The position requires collaboration with GPs, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service while also escalating any issues to the Mental Health Team Leader as needed.
Non-clinical care co-ordinator. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension depending on ongoing funding
This non-clinical roles overall purpose is to facilitate safe and timely case management and discharges of patients suffering from gambling harm and those affected by gambling harm. The successful candidate will work closely with the Mental Health Nursing Team, supporting the nurses and holding a small caseload.
The complexity of patients will vary and require differing levels of support and facilitation however the purpose of appropriately discharging the patients to a suitable environment will remain the focus of the role.
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The post holder will be required to:
This non-clinical role overall purpose is to facilitate safe and timely discharges ensuring for patients suffering from gambling harm and their affected others. The complexity of patients will vary and require differing levels of support and facilitation however the purpose of appropriately discharging the patients to a suitable environment will remain the focus of the role.
To support the MH Nursing:
To achieve a collaborative approach to discharge
Ensuring that the patient understands post-discharge plans and arrangements for continuing care such asonward care with the third sector.
Facilitate safe discharge by co-ordinating all appropriate procedures working in partnership with GPs, MH nurses, therapists, and outside agencies, ensuring that all plans are in place for the time of discharge.
Complete all documentation pertaining to onward referral.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective coordination of patient discharges throughout the PCGS.
Where issues arise these need to be escalated to the MH Team Leader
Work closely with the MH nursing team, NHS organisations GP and secondary care, the third sector and wider multi-disciplinary team members to deliver a high-quality patient focussed service.
To act as the key liaison person between the 3rd sector and patients onward care.
Attend weekly discharge meeting when required playing role in ensuring that discharges are effectively communicated on and planned, completing all clinical records and facilitating the completion of any relevant actions/document from such meetings.
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