Job summary
The post holder will be a registered nurse who will work within the All Age Continuing Care Service across Cheshire delivering optimum holistic care to service users with needs coming from their mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity who are identified for NHS healthcare funding.
The post holder will be actively involved in ensuring that service users with a learning disability and/or needs arising from their mental health meet the eligibility criteria for NHS Continuing Healthcare and are reviewed in line with national and local policies and procedures, as well as those with a learning disability eligible for Section 117.
A main part of the role will be around the Transforming Care Programme (TCP), ensuring individuals with a learning disability and/or autism are discharged from hospital in a timely and safe manner.
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner with knowledge and understanding of health inequalities, a sense of advocacy and a drive to engage all partners to bring about positive change for our people across Cheshire with needs arising from their mental health, learning disability and /or Autism, working collaboratively with the wider ICB team as well as local authority and CWP.
The post holder will be part of the Learning Disability and Mental Health team that currently works across Cheshire East and Cheshire West.
Main duties of the job
To assess, commission, plan and procure packages of care for service users with needs arising from their mental health, learning disability, and/or autism, in line with Cheshire's All Age Continuing Care (AACC) Commissioning Policy. This is for individuals eligible for continuous healthcare (CHC) funding or funding under S117 aftercare.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating relevant assessments and completing documentation in order to commission a package of care.
Chairing and participating in CTR meetings as well as leading on sit and see visits for patients under TCP.
The post holder must have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
We expect the successful applicant to work collaboratively and constructively, as part of the MH/LD complex care team, as well as with multi professionals and multi-agency organisations to ensure individuals' needs are met, particularly in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
About us
This job role is an opportunity for a senior nurse with relevant experience to work full time, Monday-Friday 9-5, based in Cheshire East at either Infinity House or New Alderley building.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide case management and review for service users in the complex care LD and MH team, working in partnership with Local Authorities.
Recording and accurately inputting information onto the electronic systems used in All Age Continuing Healthcare, adhering to NMC standards for record keeping, ensuring data systems are kept up to date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures.
Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising their own workload and working to tight deadlines.
To facilitate the delivery and implantation of Personal Health Budgets, ensuring the correct policy, procedure and governance arrangements are applied.
To adhere to the National Framework and all Cheshire and Merseyside ICB policies and procedures as well as implement policy and guidance in respect of Section 117 of the Mental Health Act and associated policy areas
To deputise for the clinical lead as required.
The post holder will also be asked to support work across areas of the Transforming Care Programme, supporting the delivery of Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews, chairing meetings and attending Quality Assurance reviews (referred to as sit and see visits).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide case management and review for service users in the complex care LD and MH team, working in partnership with Local Authorities.
Recording and accurately inputting information onto the electronic systems used in All Age Continuing Healthcare, adhering to NMC standards for record keeping, ensuring data systems are kept up to date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures.
Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising their own workload and working to tight deadlines.
To facilitate the delivery and implantation of Personal Health Budgets, ensuring the correct policy, procedure and governance arrangements are applied.
To adhere to the National Framework and all Cheshire and Merseyside ICB policies and procedures as well as implement policy and guidance in respect of Section 117 of the Mental Health Act and associated policy areas
To deputise for the clinical lead as required.
The post holder will also be asked to support work across areas of the Transforming Care Programme, supporting the delivery of Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews, chairing meetings and attending Quality Assurance reviews (referred to as sit and see visits).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of further study
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years qualified in a relevant area of experience
Desirable
- Experience with transforming care programme and/or commissioning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of further study
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years qualified in a relevant area of experience
Desirable
- Experience with transforming care programme and/or commissioning
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).
