Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Kirklees all age continuing care
team for a Children's and young person assessor and case manager. The role
involves working within a team who specialise in assessing and case managing
Children and young people with identified health care needs.
This
role invites opportunity to work in partnership with the Local Authority and
wider stake holders forming a multi-disciplinary team to ensure robust
assessment and quality care provision for this client demographic within the
Kirklees area.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will facilitate, manage, and complete children's continuing care
assessments in line with The National Framework for Children and Young People
(2016), working together and in conjunction with the wider members of the MDT
to ensure accurate and robust information gathering in order to inform a
recommendation regarding eligibility for children's continuing care.
The
post holder will be responsible for the identification of an appropriate care
plan outlining person centred care delivery individual to those eligible for
children's continuing care. This will include establishing a robust care
package to meet the identified needs of the patient inclusive of risk management
and mitigation to allow for the best outcomes for an individual and their
family. This will include support with hospital discharge.
The
post holder will be responsible for an allocated case load of children and
young people, being the point of contact for enquiry, providing specialist
advice being proactive and at times reactive to concerns raised to prevent
health deterioration and care package breakdown.
The
post holder will support with smooth transition of a child/young person into
adult services being part of a coordinated team and contributing to the
assessment process.
The
post holder will be required to visit Children, young people and families as
part of the assessment and review process, environment can vary from a
patients own home to an educational facility or hospital.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is responsible for improving population
health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its
population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which
includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and
voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.
We
are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values
diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values
and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives
and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that
delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work,
where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our
colleagues can reach their full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
well as completing the initial Children's continuing care assessment the post
holder will also be responsible for developing and leading reviews as outlined
in the national framework for children and young people, monitoring care
delivery and working collaboratively with the local authority and wider stake
holders.
The
post holder will, work with other members of the team to assess and implement
Mental Health Act Section 117 aftercare arrangements
Creating
professional and respectful relationships with care providers working closely
with the to identify gaps in training and provision specialist advise as required.
The
post holder will also enable, encourage, and support individuals, families,
groups and communities to address issues which affect their health and social
well-being.
Work
collaboratively with IMCAs(Individual Mental Capacity Advocate), Advocates and
relevant others to ensure the interests of individuals and families are
represented when they are not able to do so themselves.
Identify
and deliver training / talks to groups as required.
Roles
and responsibilities are not limited to the above and previously mentioned
tasks please consult the full job description as attached for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
well as completing the initial Children's continuing care assessment the post
holder will also be responsible for developing and leading reviews as outlined
in the national framework for children and young people, monitoring care
delivery and working collaboratively with the local authority and wider stake
holders.
The
post holder will, work with other members of the team to assess and implement
Mental Health Act Section 117 aftercare arrangements
Creating
professional and respectful relationships with care providers working closely
with the to identify gaps in training and provision specialist advise as required.
The
post holder will also enable, encourage, and support individuals, families,
groups and communities to address issues which affect their health and social
well-being.
Work
collaboratively with IMCAs(Individual Mental Capacity Advocate), Advocates and
relevant others to ensure the interests of individuals and families are
represented when they are not able to do so themselves.
Identify
and deliver training / talks to groups as required.
Roles
and responsibilities are not limited to the above and previously mentioned
tasks please consult the full job description as attached for more information.
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a customer focused response
- Is open and honest and acts with integrity.
- Credible, trustworthy and able to inspire confidence in others
- Enthusiastic about area of work and achieving results for clients.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse with childrens nursing
- Educated to post-registration or graduate diploma level or equivalent level of training supported by experience.
- Current and relevant NMC registration
Desirable
- Dual registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant prior experience of working in childrens nursing
- Experience/knowledge of childrens complex health needs
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of completing multi agency assessments
- Experience of working to achieving tight deadlines
- Knowledge/experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior experience of continuing care
- Evidence of client facing experience of the Mental capacity act
- Working knowledge of the role within a large and complex organisation
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Has good/excellent communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages.
Desirable
- Able to analyse and interpret business data
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a customer focused response
- Is open and honest and acts with integrity.
- Credible, trustworthy and able to inspire confidence in others
- Enthusiastic about area of work and achieving results for clients.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse with childrens nursing
- Educated to post-registration or graduate diploma level or equivalent level of training supported by experience.
- Current and relevant NMC registration
Desirable
- Dual registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant prior experience of working in childrens nursing
- Experience/knowledge of childrens complex health needs
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of completing multi agency assessments
- Experience of working to achieving tight deadlines
- Knowledge/experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior experience of continuing care
- Evidence of client facing experience of the Mental capacity act
- Working knowledge of the role within a large and complex organisation
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Has good/excellent communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages.
Desirable
- Able to analyse and interpret business data
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources
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).
