Job summary
The service is looking for a highly motivated individual to work alongside the CNWL Brent Learning Disability Community Health Team and assume the role of the Transforming Care programme lead and case manager locally within the Team.
The post is suitable for those looking to continue developing their skills by working in community service or for an already experienced professional who would like the challenge of working in a different environment.
The purpose of this role is to support the commissioning of safe and effective services for people with learning disabilities. This involves supporting discharge from the hospital and the oversight of commissioned community packages of care, thereby preventing hospital admission.
It will involve participating in assessing, planning, and implementing proactive care and case management for Brent's population with a Learning Disability or autism. The post holder will be the main point of contact for health and social care colleagues, providers, service users, family, and carers with the appropriate placements and facilitate the care system to move people through the system regarding the Transforming Care Concordat.
The post holder will be a Brent Community Health Team member for People with Learning Disabilities within the Learning Disabilities Service of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. They will report to the Service Manager and be designated to coordinate and deliver the Transforming Care Programme.
Main duties of the job
This role's purpose is to support the commissioning of safe and effective services for people with learning disabilities. This involves supporting discharge from the hospital and the oversight of commissioned community packages of care, thereby preventing hospital admission.
It will involve participating in the assessment, planning and implementation of proactive care and case management for the population of Brent with a Learning Disability and or autism. The post holder will be the main point of contact for health and social care colleagues, providers, service users, family and carers about the appropriateness of placements and facilitating the care system to move people through the system regarding the Transforming Care Concordat.
The post holder will be a Brent Community Health Team member for People with Learning Disabilities within the Learning Disabilities Service of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. They will report to the Service Manager and be designated for coordinating and delivering the Transforming Care Programme.
The potential candidate will need to possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, and feel able to easily communicate with a range of stakeholders. Confidence in managing and maintaining credible and flexible working relationships with partnership providers and stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate experience and understanding of the Learning Disability Service.
About us
What will you get?
- Regularindividual supervisionandreflective practicegroups
- Training packageto ensure continuous professional development Working within a dynamic team withvisibility of the Senior Management Team( Service Manager, Deputy Borough Director and Borough Director)
- A range of staff benefits including salary sacrifice schemes (inc for electronic goods and 30% savings on a car), interest-free loans and many more
- Streamlined recruitment process
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role's purpose is to support the commissioning of safe and effective services for people with learning disabilities. This involves supporting discharge from the hospital and the oversight of commissioned community packages of care, thereby preventing hospital admission.
It will involve participating in the assessment, planning, and implementation of proactive care and case management for Brent's population with a Learning Disability or autism. The post holder will be the main point of contact for health and social care colleagues, providers, service users, family, and carers with the appropriate placements and facilitate the care system to move people through the system regarding the Transforming Care Concordat.
The post holder will be a Brent Community Health Team member for People with Learning Disabilities within the Learning Disabilities Service of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. They will report to the Service Manager and be designated for coordinating and delivering the Transforming Care Programme.
The potential candidate will need to possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, and feel able to easily communicate with a range of stakeholders. Confidence in managing and maintaining credible and flexible working relationships with partnership providers and stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate experience and understanding of the Learning Disability Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role's purpose is to support the commissioning of safe and effective services for people with learning disabilities. This involves supporting discharge from the hospital and the oversight of commissioned community packages of care, thereby preventing hospital admission.
It will involve participating in the assessment, planning, and implementation of proactive care and case management for Brent's population with a Learning Disability or autism. The post holder will be the main point of contact for health and social care colleagues, providers, service users, family, and carers with the appropriate placements and facilitate the care system to move people through the system regarding the Transforming Care Concordat.
The post holder will be a Brent Community Health Team member for People with Learning Disabilities within the Learning Disabilities Service of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. They will report to the Service Manager and be designated for coordinating and delivering the Transforming Care Programme.
The potential candidate will need to possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, and feel able to easily communicate with a range of stakeholders. Confidence in managing and maintaining credible and flexible working relationships with partnership providers and stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate experience and understanding of the Learning Disability Service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within a community setting working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism with behaviour that challenges and mental health conditions
- Experience in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment plans.
- Caseload management
- Experience of multi-disciplinary, multiagency working.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Transforming Care setting / role
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to LD e.g. Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities, social worker, Therapist, Clinical Psychology, AHP's.
Desirable
- Post registration/ degree qualification in a relevant subject.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within a community setting working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism with behaviour that challenges and mental health conditions
- Experience in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment plans.
- Caseload management
- Experience of multi-disciplinary, multiagency working.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Transforming Care setting / role
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to LD e.g. Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities, social worker, Therapist, Clinical Psychology, AHP's.
Desirable
- Post registration/ degree qualification in a relevant subject.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
