Out of Area Placement Co-ordinator

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

• 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.

• 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

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.