About this role
Job summary
The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the patient journey through mental health inpatients services. The aim is to provide a collaborative approach to hospital discharge and is to ensure that patients only stay in hospital for the time required to complete their treatment, and they experience timely and seamless transfer of care on discharge.
The wards are spread over two hospital sites, Bodmin Hospital and Longreach House.
Main duties of the job
Supporting professionals, carers and patients to develop safe and sustainable discharge plans. The post holder will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will manage a case load as delegated by supervisor.
The post holder will work closely with the bed coordinators to support the flow through the mental health wards.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
NVQ Level 4 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience Experienced in delivering care/support to people with mental health issues A good mental health knowledge base in chosen field of practice
Desirable
Experience of supervising/managing people
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of: recovery approaches, supporting daily living skills and working with vulnerable adults
Desirable
Awareness of local services
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.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Longreach House
Bancoose Terrace
Redruth
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)