Job summary
To deliver end-to-end case management for BSOL patients in out-of-area independent rehabilitation placements, providing continuous review of clinical care, care-plan quality and risk assessments, and securing timely repatriation or community transitions. This role ensures that each patient's discharge pathway is optimised, that barriers are identified and addressed early, and that all movements in and out of area are captured, analysed and reported to demonstrate efficiencies and savings .
Main duties of the job
The Discharge Manager will manage a caseload of approximately 25-30 patients, coordinating reviews and attending multidisciplinary team meetings to monitor care delivery and progress. They will update and maintain accurate patient records on RiO, flag any discharge challenges and drive solutions in partnership with CMHT, EIS, AOT, S2R and ICRT colleagues. By forging and sustaining relationships with out-of-area providers and local services, they will expedite step-down placements into local Trust level 1 or 2 rehabilitation beds or community rehabilitation. Working closely with informatics and project teams, they will capture, analyse and present data on bed-days, length of stay and cost-savings, using dashboards to inform continuous service improvement.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing or AHO registered
Desirable
- Masters degree in health related subject
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs
- Extensive understanding of CCG processes in respect of funding
Desirable
- Clinical management in more than one field, e/g/ acute community, primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing or AHO registered
Desirable
- Masters degree in health related subject
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs
- Extensive understanding of CCG processes in respect of funding
Desirable
- Clinical management in more than one field, e/g/ acute community, primary care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Bromwich Centre - Flexible.
150 Hob Moor Rd, Birmingham
Birmingham
B10 9JH
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
