Complex Discharge Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join our PARTNER Repatriation Service, a small and friendly team that works to ensure smooth and timely transitions for outpatients from out-of-county enhanced rehabilitation units into community-based services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate clinical and support services relevant to discharge planning, ensuring a clear recovery focus and effective care planning.
  • Identify the need for and coordinate MDT meetings/case conferences, supporting private care providers in the decision-making process regarding safe, effective, and timely discharge of patients.
  • Carry a caseload and work collaboratively on the management of cases, ensuring liaison with community services to support timely discharge from locked rehabilitation/specialist placements.
  • Participate in all aspects of discharge and aftercare, including cooperation with Section 117.
  • Ensure that risk assessments are carried out in conjunction with other agencies.
  • Attend commissioning panels, acting as an advocate for patients.
  • Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about complex discharges, overcoming any problems in communication.
  • Involve, support, inform, and educate family/carers where appropriate throughout the discharge process.
  • Participate in/support the process of relevant assessments.
  • Provide clinical supervision within the team where appropriate.
About Us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is 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.

What We Offer
  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when working unsocial hours.
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities.
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
  • Wide range of staff networks, including 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.
Requirements
  • Assertive and enthusiastic individual with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
  • Ability to cope and remain calm under pressure.
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
  • Social Worker qualification and degree/diploma in Social Work.
  • Evidence of portfolio of knowledge, skills, and professional development.
Desirable
  • LEO or other leadership courses.
  • Experience of the CHC process.


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