Discharge Liaison Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate individual with a strong interest in acute female inpatient care. This vital role involves interacting with the patients on a daily basis and helping them meet their daily needs.

In addition, the job entails being on the front line of monitoring patients ‘mental state in order to report this to registered nursing colleagues.

Post is for full time working, this requires working on rota-based system with rotational nights and bank holidays as requirement. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory, as full induction to the service, complete with all mandatory training, will be given to the successful applicant.

Once established in post further opportunities for additional training and career progression can be offered. Excellent remuneration package under Agenda for change including NHS pension and annual leave provision.

Main duties of the job

• To support Acute wards, CRHT and CMHT from point of admission to discharge, in terms of identifying and collaborating with other disciplines, patient and carer.

To act as a point of contact on the acute wards, to provide an up to date summary or overview of the current situation on each patient.

Ensure effective multidisciplinary planning is integral to care management throughout admission and discharge process is responsive to needs of service user and carers.

Formulating  Discharge Care plans with patients

Arranging & chairing best interest meetings

Completing 117 documentation

To identify any blocks to discharge and work closely with those involved to find a resolution.

To ensure that onward referrals (CMHT, SW, IMPACT, CCG, etc.) are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

To work alongside and support the names nurse where no current care co-ordinator is involved.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants