Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Social Work Team for a skilled and experienced Band 7 Social Worker to take a leading role in Patient Flow across our inpatient mental health services. This is a pivotal position focused on ensuring safe, timely, and coordinated discharges for individuals with complex needs, while contributing to the delivery of a new mental health business model agreed in partnership with the Trust, Integrated Care Board (ICB), and Local Authorities.

The post holder will play a key leadership role in supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of a newly developed service model, working in collaboration with stakeholders across the three London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Hounslow, and beyond

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

·         Lead on the coordination of complex discharges, ensuring robust planning and collaboration with tri-borough Local Authorities and out-of-area services.

·         Work in partnership with the Acute Social Work Team Lead to provide senior clinical oversight and direction for the multidisciplinary team, including the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

·         Map current service provision, identify improvement opportunities, and lead on service development initiatives to enhance patient flow.

·         Collaborate extensively with NHS, ICB, and external agencies to drive forward the Trust’s shared vision for improved mental health outcomes and integrated care pathways.

·         Support the design and implementation of project plans and change management strategies in line with the Trust’s mental health transformation agenda.

·         Provide high-level supervision, mentoring, and clinical support to staff, promoting a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement.

·         Attend and contribute to borough-wide and strategic planning meetings, acting as a voice for social care within wider inpatient service developments.

·         Promote recovery-focused, least-restrictive practices and advocate for patients’ rights, wishes, and social circumstances during discharge planning.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.