Senior Social Work Lead - Patient Flow & Discharges

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a skilled Band 7 Social Worker to lead Patient Flow within inpatient mental health services. This crucial role demands effective management of complex discharges and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance service quality. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in mental health or social work and proven leadership and clinical skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 annually including HCAS.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing projects or leading defined pieces of work.
• Extensive clinical experience in mental health.
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor and evaluate clinical practices within the team.
• Collaborate with local partners for successful discharges.
• Ensure delivery of high quality and safe patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or Social Work

Master's level education or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a skilled Band 7 Social Worker to lead Patient Flow within inpatient mental health services. This crucial role demands effective management of complex discharges and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance service quality. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in mental health or social work and proven leadership and clinical skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 annually including HCAS.