Job summary
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of mental health, social care, learning disability and substance misuse services in the West Midlands. Awarded by HSJ as Trust of the Year.
In 2021, it extended its services to incorporate the delivery of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Transforming Care Partnership programme (TCP) on behalf of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB (Integrated Care B ord). Geographically it covers North Staffordshire, Stoke, East Staffordshire Southeast, Staffordshire & Seisdon Peninsular, Cannock Chase and Stafford & Surrounds.
As part of this exciting development, a unique opportunity has arisen to invite applications to join the Trust on its journey. We are looking to appoint to two 12 month fixed term band 7 positions for motivated and enthusiastic qualified nurses (primarily learning disability / mental health professionals) to join the TCP Case Management Team. The team was awarded Team of the Year in 2022 and provides a strong values and Trust led culture. (See Job Description for full details).
The Case Management team works within the Trust to support the delivery of Transforming Care across all Trust Divisions, working to ensure that people with learning disabilities and / or autism are supported to lead healthy, valued lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an Outstanding Trust working in partnership with service users and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to support the commissioning of safe and effective services for people with a learning disability. This supporting the discharge from 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 pro-active care and case management for the population of Staffordshire and Stoke- on- Trent with a Learning Disability and or autism. The post holder will be the main point of contact for health and social care colleagues as well as providers, service users, family and carers in relation to the appropriateness of placements and facilitating the care system to move people through the system with regards to the Transforming Care Concordat.
The post holder will be a member of the Learning Disability Transforming Care Team within the Specialist Directorate of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. They will be accountable to the Service Manager and will have designated responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of the Transforming Care Programme.
About us
AWARDED TRUST OF THE YEAR
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our team prides themselves on compassion teamwork and resilience.
The Team will offer a full induction package.
Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we'd like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.
In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
Excellent pension scheme available
27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Free parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General/Operational Areas of Responsibility
1.1 Work as part of the team within its day-to-day activity ensuring that plans and targets are fulfilled.
1.2 Ensure that the role is managed in line with related Trust policies and that any failings are reported and corrected accordingly.
1.3 Ensure that the role is managed in line with agreed performance expectations.
1.4 Ensure contribution as required to the delivery of performance development and quality improvement programmes.
1.5 Ensure commitment to Trust appropriate support, supervision and development in line with related Trust policies and specific to these specialist teams.
1.6 Ensure that activity supports efficient use of resources and is consistent with the teams allocated budget, supporting the Service Manager in ensuring the overall Service budget is managed effectively.
1.7 Develop and sustain relationships with others that create a sound base for communication, services delivery and partnership working as required.
1.8 Monitor use of supplies/equipment and stock levels within the department, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
1.9 Keep abreast of changes and developments in national policy and legislation pertinent to the service area and attend in-service training and courses as required. Promote a culture of learning and personal development for staff by leading by example.
1.10 To promote practice within professional codes of conduct/practice, providing an environment where knowledge and expertise are maintained and developed within the scope of professional practice.
1.11 Compile and complete statutory documentation where appropriate.
1.12 Keep appropriate records with an awareness of legal requirements with respect to record keeping and the use and transfer of information which balance and manage the competing requirements of confidentiality and effective information sharing to the benefit of the client and carers.
1.13 To exercise the appropriate use of independence, authority and autonomy to inform practice, together with consultation and supervision making properly informed independent decisions and communicating these in line with NSCHT policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General/Operational Areas of Responsibility
1.1 Work as part of the team within its day-to-day activity ensuring that plans and targets are fulfilled.
1.2 Ensure that the role is managed in line with related Trust policies and that any failings are reported and corrected accordingly.
1.3 Ensure that the role is managed in line with agreed performance expectations.
1.4 Ensure contribution as required to the delivery of performance development and quality improvement programmes.
1.5 Ensure commitment to Trust appropriate support, supervision and development in line with related Trust policies and specific to these specialist teams.
1.6 Ensure that activity supports efficient use of resources and is consistent with the teams allocated budget, supporting the Service Manager in ensuring the overall Service budget is managed effectively.
1.7 Develop and sustain relationships with others that create a sound base for communication, services delivery and partnership working as required.
1.8 Monitor use of supplies/equipment and stock levels within the department, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
1.9 Keep abreast of changes and developments in national policy and legislation pertinent to the service area and attend in-service training and courses as required. Promote a culture of learning and personal development for staff by leading by example.
1.10 To promote practice within professional codes of conduct/practice, providing an environment where knowledge and expertise are maintained and developed within the scope of professional practice.
1.11 Compile and complete statutory documentation where appropriate.
1.12 Keep appropriate records with an awareness of legal requirements with respect to record keeping and the use and transfer of information which balance and manage the competing requirements of confidentiality and effective information sharing to the benefit of the client and carers.
1.13 To exercise the appropriate use of independence, authority and autonomy to inform practice, together with consultation and supervision making properly informed independent decisions and communicating these in line with NSCHT policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N.L.D, RMN, Children's Nurse, Allied Health Professional or DIPSW with Post Registration experience at a senior level holding a nationally recognised, health or social work qualification which must be registered with the appropriate governing body, such as the HCPC, BABCP, UKCC for nursing or the council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine, for Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- oWorking collaboratively with multi-agencies/professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N.L.D, RMN, Children's Nurse, Allied Health Professional or DIPSW with Post Registration experience at a senior level holding a nationally recognised, health or social work qualification which must be registered with the appropriate governing body, such as the HCPC, BABCP, UKCC for nursing or the council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine, for Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- oWorking collaboratively with multi-agencies/professionals.
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).
