East Locality Discharge Practitioner
The closing date is 31 May 2026
We are seeking a Locality Discharge Liaison Practitioner to support safe, timely discharge from inpatient mental health services into the East communities of Louth, Skegness and Boston. Working across wards, LMHTs, social care and wider partners, the post holder will coordinate discharge planning, assess ongoing service needs and support smooth transitions to appropriate services. The role plays a key part in reducing delayed discharges, improving patient flow and promoting person centred, recovery focused care across the locality.
Main duties
Please see attached job description. This post is ideal for a registered professional with experience across inpatient and community services, strong clinical judgement, excellent communication, and a passion for improving patient flow and discharge outcomes for our patients, enabling them to feel safe and supported.
Benefits
* Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
* Competitive annual leave allowance
* Car leasing scheme
* Free eye tests
* Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Qualifications
* Core mental health related qualification
* Currently Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker
* Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice
* Management training
* Experience of working in both the community and on inpatient mental health wards
Experience
* Robust understanding of how inpatient services work
* Evidence negotiation skills in working with other internal and external service providersManaging conflict and negotiation
* Good understanding of community resources within your locality of work
* Working with both inpatient and stakeholders across a locality
* Relevant experience of working with adults with enduring mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both community/in-patient
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
* Sound knowledge of national agenda for mental health.
* Highly developed clinical reasoning skills
* Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
* Highly developed communication skills.
* Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patients care, where appropriate.
* Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team.
* Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes
* Ability to work independently and collectively.
Special Requirements
* Ability to travel independently throughout the county
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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