Job summary
As a Case Manager, the post holder will work as part of the Adult Secure Provider Collaborative commissioning team in delivering an effective service to ensure safe and effective care pathways are in place for all service users within Kent, Surrey and Sussex in specialised mental health care settings within the NHS and Independent sector.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical support to specialised commissioners regarding the defined population, this will include projected mapping of future service use, identification of users for future service Scope & Authority and planning for future service needs.
The role supports the business in driving transformation and value for money in planning, commissioning, and service. It is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop strong service delivery.
This role will likely specialise in either Low or Medium security for men. Having a specialism will allow the Case Manager to develop a strong level of expertise in case management within the specific level of security and offer expertise knowledge in the future planning and development of the secure estate.
About us
Join Sussex Partnership and you'll be part of an NHS trust that allows you to thrive and, in turn, thrives because of you. We believe in the vibrancy of our fantastic people. And how that leads to even better support for the people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional
- Possess a relevant additional professional qualification e.g., masters level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service including MHA 2007 Children's Act, S117 after care, Transforming care, Safeguarding and child protection legislation
- Detailed operational knowledge of specialised services, including risk assessment/management
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this engagement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional
- Possess a relevant additional professional qualification e.g., masters level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service including MHA 2007 Children's Act, S117 after care, Transforming care, Safeguarding and child protection legislation
- Detailed operational knowledge of specialised services, including risk assessment/management
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this engagement.
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).
