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We are looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Professional to join our team as an Out of Area Placement Coordinator for a three-month contract, starting immediately. This role involves working closely with the Out of Area Bed Manager to support the effective management of patients in Out of Area placements.
Role Details:
- Location: Office-based
- Contract: 3 months
- Hours: Monday to Friday, office hours
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Out of Area (OOA) Bed Manager to manage the caseload of patients in OOA placements.
- Liaise with OOA placements, including contracted and spot purchase beds with private providers and mutual aid placements with other NHS trusts.
- Attend and contribute to patient MDT meetings and complex case discussions, gathering current clinical updates.
- Use appropriate support and escalation processes to challenge decisions related to patient care and discharge when necessary.
- Collaborate with inpatient and community teams to facilitate the timely repatriation and/or discharge of OOA patients.
- Support transfers between units to best meet patient needs.
- Make referrals to appropriate services on behalf of patients.
- Arrange and monitor 48-hour and 7-day follow-ups with required teams.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated.
- Provide advisory support to inpatient and community teams.
- Work with the flow team to discuss patient prioritisation and facilitate patient flow.
- Attend meetings to update leadership on the Out of Area bed position.
- Provide accurate information to the contracting and BPM team when required.
- Offer supervision to junior staff when necessary.
Requirements:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification or relevant professional registration
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits:
- 250 sign-up bonus
- 350 Referral Bonus
- Free on-site Parking
- Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
- Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
- Subsidised training /FREE mandatory training
How to Apply:
If you or a member of your team is interested in this role, please forward a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
