Job summary
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Discharge to Assess Liaison Nurse - Band 6 - Mental Health Liaison Team:
There is an exciting opportunity to work as a Discharge to Assess Liaison Nurse within the Mental Health Liaison Team.
The MHLT is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The team is multi-disciplinary, comprising nurses, social workers, medical staff, a psychologist and an occupational therapist.
We provide psychiatric assessments and short term intervention to patients attending the emergency portals and in-patient wards at the Royal Stoke and at local Community Hospitals; Haywood, Cheadle and Bradwell.
We also deliver training and education to general hospital colleagues in order to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence in the basics of management of the common mental health problems (depression, dementia, delirium, anxiety, CAMHS) that they encounter in their day-to-day practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be play a pivotal role in supporting the health and social care system with the safe discharge of patients from hospital as crucial member of the mental health liaison team (MHLT).
The post holder will be enthusiastic and motivated with experience of supporting enabling care for older adults and able to demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking person-centred assessments for patients at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) who have been identified as potentially suitable for a Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway or approaching discharge. The post holder would consider the best discharge option for the patient, always considering home as the first option if suitable, as per the Discharge to Assess principles.
The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team on Ward 4 at the Harplands Hospital (which comprises 15 D2A beds) and with the Track and Triage team at RSUH.
The post holder will also require relevant links and understanding of wider mental health and discharge pathways.
The post holder will use their knowledge and skills to support the discharge to assess pathway, this may include relevant assessments, liaising with a number of services, understanding and navigating pathways to support the best outcomes for service users. Being part of the Mental Health Liaison team offers the post holder access to a wider MDT including medical and psychology support to call upon as needed.
About us
AWARDED TRUST OF THE YEAR
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our team prides themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
The Team will offer a full induction package.
Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we'd like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.
In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
Excellent pension scheme available
27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Free parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for gathering and recording information to enable accurate and individualised patient assessments to facilitate timely discharge of patients to their own home, care placement or D2A assessment bed.
- The post holder should be able to prioritise their own workload to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in delivering objectives.
- To review patients medical information and discuss with relevant teams if needed to identify any potential red flags, liaising with the MHLT medics in the first instance.
- To provide a clinical handover of information.
- To assess and clearly document the patients capacity for the decision regarding discharge destination and admission to placement or hospital, if this is indicated.
- To liaise with patients and relatives regarding discharge plans.
- To work closely with North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust (NSCHT) discharge teams and to understand ward capacity/gatekeeping requirements for admission and any upcoming discharges.
- To work closely with partners and act as a link between NSCHT and partners, building effective working relationships
- To work closely with the Track and Triage team in ensuring timely and effective recommendations for the patient, considering home, placement or a D2A pathway.
- To embed yourself as part of the ward 4 team to understand the function and needs of the ward, considering patient specific needs and overall acuity.
- To work closely with and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team decisions and meetings, providing continuity and effective decision making.
- To provide clinical supervision to other team members.
- To use your knowledge and assessment to complete the initial plan of care for the patient, if being admitted to ward 4.
- To establish and maintain robust communication networks with patients, carers and members of the MDT and across the Trust and across other partners.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records in accordance with NMC and Trust standards.
- To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct or relevant professional body.
- To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.
Training, development and managerial responsibilities:
- To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.
- To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.
- To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Team Manager/Clinical Lead.
- To participate and help co-ordinate a system of induction and preceptorship of newly appointed staff.
- To assist in the identification of training and development needs of staff through performance review and personal development planning.
- To participate in support and teaching for students, registered staff and support staff.
- To participate in the in-service training of all members of the team.
Specialist/technical requirements
- Knowledge of Lorenzo EPR system.
- Knowledge of i Portal.
- To ensure compliance with the Trust policies and procedures and take all reasonable steps to maintain and improve standards as required.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with Data Protection, Caldecott and Freedom of Information Acts.
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development, maintaining registration and meeting requirements of lifelong learning.
- To maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well-developed level of informed professional knowledge.
- To be responsible for ensuring own attendance at all mandatory training in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in Clinical Audits
- Assist in the implementation of outcomes of Clinical Audit and evidence based research
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for gathering and recording information to enable accurate and individualised patient assessments to facilitate timely discharge of patients to their own home, care placement or D2A assessment bed.
- The post holder should be able to prioritise their own workload to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in delivering objectives.
- To review patients medical information and discuss with relevant teams if needed to identify any potential red flags, liaising with the MHLT medics in the first instance.
- To provide a clinical handover of information.
- To assess and clearly document the patients capacity for the decision regarding discharge destination and admission to placement or hospital, if this is indicated.
- To liaise with patients and relatives regarding discharge plans.
- To work closely with North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust (NSCHT) discharge teams and to understand ward capacity/gatekeeping requirements for admission and any upcoming discharges.
- To work closely with partners and act as a link between NSCHT and partners, building effective working relationships
- To work closely with the Track and Triage team in ensuring timely and effective recommendations for the patient, considering home, placement or a D2A pathway.
- To embed yourself as part of the ward 4 team to understand the function and needs of the ward, considering patient specific needs and overall acuity.
- To work closely with and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team decisions and meetings, providing continuity and effective decision making.
- To provide clinical supervision to other team members.
- To use your knowledge and assessment to complete the initial plan of care for the patient, if being admitted to ward 4.
- To establish and maintain robust communication networks with patients, carers and members of the MDT and across the Trust and across other partners.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records in accordance with NMC and Trust standards.
- To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct or relevant professional body.
- To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.
Training, development and managerial responsibilities:
- To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.
- To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.
- To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Team Manager/Clinical Lead.
- To participate and help co-ordinate a system of induction and preceptorship of newly appointed staff.
- To assist in the identification of training and development needs of staff through performance review and personal development planning.
- To participate in support and teaching for students, registered staff and support staff.
- To participate in the in-service training of all members of the team.
Specialist/technical requirements
- Knowledge of Lorenzo EPR system.
- Knowledge of i Portal.
- To ensure compliance with the Trust policies and procedures and take all reasonable steps to maintain and improve standards as required.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with Data Protection, Caldecott and Freedom of Information Acts.
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development, maintaining registration and meeting requirements of lifelong learning.
- To maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well-developed level of informed professional knowledge.
- To be responsible for ensuring own attendance at all mandatory training in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in Clinical Audits
- Assist in the implementation of outcomes of Clinical Audit and evidence based research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) Diploma/Degree level
Experience
Essential
- Be aware of relevant links and understanding of wider mental health and discharge pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) Diploma/Degree level
Experience
Essential
- Be aware of relevant links and understanding of wider mental health and discharge pathways.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
