Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a community focused and creative Band 6 Community Case Manager for our Care Homes Team. You will be a key member of the team as it develops new ways of working to deliver the Enhanced Care in Care Homes framework. The team are working closely across Sandwell to join up pathways and ways of working across partner organisations.
You will work closely with Primary Care, Public Health, Social Care and of course the care homes as a key partner. You will be supported by a diverse MDT, Advanced Clinical Practioners and Community Matrons as well as the wider Integrated Care Service (iCares) which works across Sandwell Community providing rehabilitation, case management and admission avoidance.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to Community Matron's and Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the service, the post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for developing and implementing service provision within the care homes across the borough of Sandwell.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for managing both proactive and reactive visits within the care home setting, managing patients with long term conditions, recognising signs of deterioration and escalating that accordingly. Having an awareness of disease exacerbation and treating as required. Reducing inappropriate hospital admissions. Linking in with the wider MDT to provide safe and effective care.
The post holder will also be part of the management/decision making about care and service provision, for patient pathways across the primary and secondary care interface.
About us
We are an integrated care organisation with an outstanding reputation for teaching, education, research and innovation. Our 8,000 staff are here for 530,000 local people when they need us.
Our community teams throughout Sandwell provide integrated services for children in schools, GP practices and at home. They also offer both general and specialist home care for adults in hospices and nursing homes.
In 2024 we opened theMidland Metropolitan University Hospital- the perfect demonstration of our vision for the future. And we are investing in far more than buildings.We are dedicated to investing in you. It matters to us that you enjoy the training, support and opportunities you need to fulfil your total potential and build the career you really want.
To make that happen, we've trebled our training budget. We've developed new career path frameworks and new ways to recognise your achievements. Because you're part of our family, we want the best for you.
Our organisation has nine care promises that reflect how we expect each other to treat patients, visitors and colleagues. We know these promises embody our caring ethos because they were developed by our own frontline staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails
**You will require a UK driving license and suitable vehicle which can used for work purposes with business insurance(prior to commencement in the role).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails
**You will require a UK driving license and suitable vehicle which can used for work purposes with business insurance(prior to commencement in the role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General / Adult Nurse
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber or willing to study for
- Hold a recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Relevant qualification/ module at first degree level
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Evidence of subject related study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience with evidence of working with client group
- Specialist expertise / knowledge with underpinning theory of long term conditions
- Documented evidence of relevant KSF based Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of contributing to the personal development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate experience Service development activities Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General / Adult Nurse
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber or willing to study for
- Hold a recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Relevant qualification/ module at first degree level
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Evidence of subject related study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience with evidence of working with client group
- Specialist expertise / knowledge with underpinning theory of long term conditions
- Documented evidence of relevant KSF based Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of contributing to the personal development of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate experience Service development activities Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
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).
