Job summary
As a Case
Manager in the South West Provider Collaborative the post holder will work as
part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service to ensure safe and
effective care pathways are in place for service users of specialised health
care settings within the NHS and Independent sectors. The post holder will be
required to support services across the South West from Cornwall to Dorset to
Gloucester, with additional visits to out of region patients.
Working
across services, the post holder will provide case management direction for a
designated caseload to monitor ongoing therapeutic interventions and pathway
oversight in specialised health care. The role includes robust oversight of the
access assessment process, whilst
ensuring each service user is placed in
the least restrictive setting, as close to home as possible, with goal
orientated treatment for discharge pathway.
The role is
central in supporting the business and driving transformation as well as value
for money in planning, commissioning and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Panel member
implementing quality criteria to consider access assessments for services
against national specifications
Hold a set caseload
with visits to services and patients
Quality
oversight of services providing valuable link between commissioner and provider
Operate
effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with
key internal and external stakeholders
Operating as
a member of a high functioning team supporting and contributing an established
regional working model in a demanding and challenging landscape
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification
attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification
attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Must have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Hold current accreditation with relevant professional body.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service, including MHA 1983, after care under supervision, sex offender legislation, probation orders and life licence, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation. Extensive knowledge of one or more specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent. Such specialist areas will be: Adult Secure - Mental Health / Learning Disability / ABI Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including secure Eating Disorders (Adults/CAMHS) Deaf Services Gender Services Extensive knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management. Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families /cares. High-level management skills, able to perform to high level in clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of NHSCB resources. Case management skills, focussing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes. Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Must have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Hold current accreditation with relevant professional body.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service, including MHA 1983, after care under supervision, sex offender legislation, probation orders and life licence, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation. Extensive knowledge of one or more specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent. Such specialist areas will be: Adult Secure - Mental Health / Learning Disability / ABI Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including secure Eating Disorders (Adults/CAMHS) Deaf Services Gender Services Extensive knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management. Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families /cares. High-level management skills, able to perform to high level in clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of NHSCB resources. Case management skills, focussing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes. Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
