Senior Practitioner North West Bed Bureau/oaps

3 months ago


Prestwich, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

Clinical Provide clinical expertise regarding admission and discharge criteria and ensure bed management policies and procedures are adhered to.. To agree transport arrangements including number of escorts required as necessary for service user transfers to and from the inpatient units. Work in conjunction with existing care coordinators to facilitate discharge.

Complete referrals to CMHT for individuals requiring Care Coordinator and maintain liaison with relevant services in the interim. Develop links with housing provider services ensuring that procedures are implemented: for example homelessness. Developing links with independent service providers. Attend CPA, MDT and Ward Round Meetings as required.

Ensure inpatient CPA pathway is implemented for all service users, inpatient CPA care levels are reviewed and updated as appropriate and discharge CPAs including crisis plans are completed at point of discharged and communicated with key individuals in the absence of a care coordinator. Maintain an up to date working knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, CPA procedure, crisis care planning, safeguarding and risk management. Ensure KPIs, and relevant CQUIN and or CQC targets are completed and maintained. Undertake clinical assessments as necessary, including patients placed in other hospitals (NHS and private providers).

To support and participate in Care & Treatment Reviews (CTR) following admission of service user with a diagnosis of learning disability. Undertake assessments on service users in hospital who may benefit from early supported discharge and to explore this option with the MDT, service user and their carer where appropriate. Supporting the inpatient service to make post discharge follow up arrangements and complete 48 hr. and 7 day follow ups as required Complete referrals to HBT and CMHT services as required to facilitate early and supported discharge from the inpatient services.

Undertake risk assessment and risk management to an exemplary standard to promote patient safety in line with Trust Policy and Procedure Maintain timely and accurate clinical records including inputting data into clinical information systems and local recording systems. Participate in supervision, appraisal and training required to maintain clinical competence and professional registration as required. Engage in Team meetings Engage in daily huddle meetings ensuring that demand and capacity is communicated effectively between the Hub and Spoke Practitioners as well as the whole Trust Communication Act as a point of contact and co-ordinate updates and reviews of patients in IS beds admission to inpatient services. Attend Patient meetings as required and maintain and share accurate records.

Liaise closely with Clinical Leads, Service Managers and Ward Manager re bed usage, barriers to discharge escalating areas of concern as appropriate Attend MDT Ward Reviews to track service users progress, identify barriers to discharge and facilitate discharge as clinically indicated Work closely with Community Multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise closely with other hospitals and service providers regarding bed management issues. To carry a contact telephone during working hours and be contactable at all times, updating the wider Patient Flow Service throughout the shift To contribute to reviews of bed management procedure / policies. Provide written reports as necessary including but not limited to reports on delayed discharges, readmissions and out of area placements.

Provide information to support responses to the CCG and others as is required. Be able to communicate effectively and fluently to other professionals and sign post where necessary. To maintain accurate on-line bed management records Professional To work within own professional Code of Conduct and within GMMH Policies and Procedures To be responsible for their own personal and professional development, as identified through supervision and the personal development process. Management of People To effectively manage their own time, workload and resources To act as an effective leader, demonstrating excellent leadership skills both within the Trust services and with partners.

To have excellent networking skills and the ability to form relationships with partners. To have excellent influencing skills. To have skills in managing professional disagreement to ensure the best outcome for the patient To provide Line Management and clinical supervision and appraisal to junior members of the team. Governance & Quality To have an awareness of national and local governance issues To participate in the Trust Clinical and Social Care Governance Structure.

To undertake audits and reviews in line with national / local standards and service developments. To participate in the development and implementation of service action plans. To participate in and lead on 3 day reviews, RCAs and other incident reviews and investigations as required and take responsibility for implementing



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