Forensic Care Pathway Lead - Discharge & Flow

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

NHS Discounts

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Forensic Flow and Pathway Manager to lead the coordination of transfers of care and address delayed discharge issues within the inpatient pathway. The role requires collaboration with internal clinical teams and external agencies to overcome barriers to discharge.

The post holder will drive quality improvement, monitor performance, and act as the main contact for patients and services to ensure timely discharge across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Proactively address delayed transfers of care across the service.
• Provide transfers expertise and knowledge as appropriate, regarding pathway issues internally and externally. This includes developing and delivering training to share knowledge.
• Achieve and report key performance measures, such as achieving a 10% decrease in delayed discharge days.
• Proactive identification and challenge of barriers to care progression.
• Timely monitoring of failed transfer of care plans. This includes leading and planning reviews and devising alternative strategies.
• Proactive identification of patients who are approaching discharge, supporting the ward teams to overcome associated barriers.
• Attendance at relevant meetings, including; Weekly Referrals and CRFD Meeting and Monthly Pathway Management Meeting.
• Act as a point of contact between internal teams (e.g. SCFT and inpatient services) and external agencies.
• Act as a point of contact for our patients, keeping them updated on their transfer of care or discharge progress.

Job description

North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Forensic Flow and Pathway Manager to lead the coordination of transfers of care and address delayed discharge issues within the inpatient pathway. The role requires collaboration with internal clinical teams and external agencies to overcome barriers to discharge.

The post holder will drive quality improvement, monitor performance, and act as the main contact for patients and services to ensure timely discharge across multiple sites.