Forensic Patient Flow and Capacity Practitioner
Prestwich, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Following a successful business case Adult Forensic Services (AFS) are advertising for two full time Patient Flow and Capacity Practitioners.
The practitioners will have a significant and key role in the transformation and direction of the AFS referral and assessment pathway including the repatriation process and out of area placements (OAPs). Supported by the Multidisciplinary Panel the post holders would be expected to provide management and clinical leadership responsibility for the pathway including the Admission and Referral Panel. An ability to work within and take a whole system collaborative approach is essential as is an ability to work productively alongside different agencies and partners across Greater Manchester and the Secure Provider Collaborative. These roles are key to the success of the redesigned clinical model within AFS.
The roles require direct patient contact and expertise in being able to carry out forensic assessments, create discharge plans, and make clinical recommendations.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the redesign and development of a growing, highly skilled and supportive team.
The successful candidates will report to the Operational Manager for Forensic Community Services but also work closely with the Service Manager and Lead Consultants.
There may be a requirement to travel long distances. Flexible working will be considered.
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The Triage Practitioner for Forensic Patient Flow and Capacity will lead on supported by the operational manager on all patient pathway aspects across GMMH Adult Forensic Mental Health Service (AFS). They will be expected to work effectively in monitoring and triaging the Single Point of Access (SPOA) for the forensic service.
The role will include the oversight of bed capacity across the forensic service, ensuring robust patient flow, timely admissions and oversight of out of area placements (OAPs) and waiting list for admission.
This will involve working collaboratively with AFS, Local Provider Collaborative (LPC) and other agencies to identify appropriate admissions and ensure that service users are maintained in the least restrictive environment to ensure safe and effective care pathways are in place.
The post holder will also work with the case managers to monitor the pathways of patients in non-GMMH commissioned forensic services.
To work effectively as a part of the Patient Flow Team, triaging referrals to national service specifications, priority and be actively involved in the co-ordination and completion of the assessment of referrals.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Camac Job title: Operational Manager Email address: emma.camac@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01612710240
The practitioners will have a significant and key role in the transformation and direction of the AFS referral and assessment pathway including the repatriation process and out of area placements (OAPs). Supported by the Multidisciplinary Panel the post holders would be expected to provide management and clinical leadership responsibility for the pathway including the Admission and Referral Panel. An ability to work within and take a whole system collaborative approach is essential as is an ability to work productively alongside different agencies and partners across Greater Manchester and the Secure Provider Collaborative. These roles are key to the success of the redesigned clinical model within AFS.
The roles require direct patient contact and expertise in being able to carry out forensic assessments, create discharge plans, and make clinical recommendations.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the redesign and development of a growing, highly skilled and supportive team.
The successful candidates will report to the Operational Manager for Forensic Community Services but also work closely with the Service Manager and Lead Consultants.
There may be a requirement to travel long distances. Flexible working will be considered.
The T
The Triage Practitioner for Forensic Patient Flow and Capacity will lead on supported by the operational manager on all patient pathway aspects across GMMH Adult Forensic Mental Health Service (AFS). They will be expected to work effectively in monitoring and triaging the Single Point of Access (SPOA) for the forensic service.
The role will include the oversight of bed capacity across the forensic service, ensuring robust patient flow, timely admissions and oversight of out of area placements (OAPs) and waiting list for admission.
This will involve working collaboratively with AFS, Local Provider Collaborative (LPC) and other agencies to identify appropriate admissions and ensure that service users are maintained in the least restrictive environment to ensure safe and effective care pathways are in place.
The post holder will also work with the case managers to monitor the pathways of patients in non-GMMH commissioned forensic services.
To work effectively as a part of the Patient Flow Team, triaging referrals to national service specifications, priority and be actively involved in the co-ordination and completion of the assessment of referrals.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Camac Job title: Operational Manager Email address: emma.camac@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01612710240