Job summary
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be the Lead Provider of the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative (WMCPC) also known as TOUCAN.
We are the integrated commissioners of provision for specialist mental health, learning disability and autism services, for young people aged 12-18.
We are recruiting to a substantive full-time position of Case Manager who will join our Clinical Commissioning Hub's team of case managers. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, clinically and operationally skilled staff member. We are seeking an individual who relishes the challenge of working with patients and building on strong relationships across our provider collaborative. The post holder will work directly with a designated caseload of patients in a range of different inpatient settings. You will additionally support the wider team to monitor quality, safeguarding and commissioning intelligence to improve outcomes for the entire patient population.
The successful candidate will need to have experience of working within complex systems We are particularly eager to hear from those candidates who have clinical experience of working within specialist inpatient pathways with and those young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism, and experience of chairing C(e)TR's.
Main duties of the job
Case management is a recognised national role within the NHS and a national network of peers is well established who work cooperatively to ensure that the admission to a Tier 4 bed is appropriate, timely and focused on appropriate discharge. Possession of a relevant professional qualification is essential, as well as knowledge of wider mental health services and ICS systems. Direct experience of working in specialised secure care mental health, forensic services or eating disorders is desirable. We are looking for someone who has significant experience in working with learning disability & autism.
In addition, an understanding and experience of dealing with quality and clinical governance systems is required, as well as a proven track record of having excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Full induction, training and opportunities for continuous professional development will be provided.Whilst there will be an element of home working, travel within the West Midlands and beyond will be expected for this post
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse
- Possess a relevant additional professional qualification, NMP, Degree, masters or equivalent level of experience of working at case management level in specialist area.
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
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 license, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation
- Detailed Clinical knowledge of LDA
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- 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
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS England, the NHS ICB & ICS and Provider collaborative, individual provider
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Case management skills, focusing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes
- Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families /carers
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across various sites where applicable
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices. Evidence of achievement and a clear understanding of equal opportunities in employment and service delivery/ Ensures compliance with all regulatory, ethical and social requirements/Delivering the best outcomes/ Responds effectively to identified community needs within available resources/ Unblocks organisational issues that are causing problems for people
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse
- Possess a relevant additional professional qualification, NMP, Degree, masters or equivalent level of experience of working at case management level in specialist area.
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
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 license, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation
- Detailed Clinical knowledge of LDA
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- 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
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS England, the NHS ICB & ICS and Provider collaborative, individual provider
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Case management skills, focusing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes
- Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families /carers
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across various sites where applicable
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices. Evidence of achievement and a clear understanding of equal opportunities in employment and service delivery/ Ensures compliance with all regulatory, ethical and social requirements/Delivering the best outcomes/ Responds effectively to identified community needs within available resources/ Unblocks organisational issues that are causing problems for people
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
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).
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