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Location
Wrexham, Wales | United Kingdom
Job description
key responsibility to lead on the operational management and clinical monitoring of all BCUHB Mental Health patients who are placed in externally commissioned independent Hospitals, including low secure and locked rehabilitation hospitals in line with the Mental Health Measure ensuring that all patients have a clear identified discharge pathway and are in appropriate Care provision and are repatriated closer to home in a timely and safe manner The post has a key responsibility for Mental Health Measure Implementation compliance and subsequent reporting. The post holder will have operational responsibility for the monitoring of assessments of patients needs and future discharge planning ensuring that the focus remains on repatriation and care closer to home. Ensuring providers in current provision work toward reducing risk and dependency promoting hope and recovery to facilitate timely discharge. Ensuring effective partnership and interagency working between the six Local Authorities within North Wales. The post holder is also required to understand Section 117 legislation to enable the facilitation of funding applications and placements within England and Wales to ensure patients are repatriated to the areas of their choosing. The post holder will work closely with their service manager, head of nursing, head of operations and service delivery and in partnership with their equivalent Local Authority CMHT Colleagues. Provide a visible and accessible clinical and operational resource in settings to whom managers, staff, patients and their families can access assistance advice and support.
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Salary
£44.4k - £50.81k per annum
