Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Assistant Case Manager

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Job summary

As an Assistant Case Manager based within the Acute Trust you will utilise your community knowledge and skills to ensure patients are supported onto the most appropriate discharge pathways, working closely with Adult Social Care colleagues and ward-based staff to facilitate timely safe discharge planning. You will be aligned to wards to build relationships with patients and ward staff to support with discharge planning at an early stage to improve outcomes for these individuals. In this role, you will be expected to work across various IT systems to gather appropriate patient information and facilitate timely discharge arrangements.

Due to the cross-organisational working between Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Adult Social Care, excellent communication skills and networking skills will be vital to develop these relationships with colleagues, patients, and their relatives.

We are looking for individuals with experience of working within the community who have a good understanding of and are committed to delivering a Home First Approach.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient facing role and the service operates over a 7-day period, therefore weekend and Bank Holiday shifts will be required. As a Band 5 Assistant Case Manager, the main duties of your role will include undertaking assessments with individuals on hospital wards to plan their ongoing care from hospital, supporting with referrals to community rehabilitation/recovery beds, and supporting patients in accessing support around their property (i.e. deep cleans), as well as linking in with Housing & Homeless teams.

In this role, you will be expected to attend daily Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings on your aligned wards, attend morning huddles within the Transfer of Care team to discuss capacity and workload, as well as conduct caseload reviews with Clinical Team Managers and Adult Social Care Team Managers.

The Transfer of Care Network is an ever-changing service therefore successful candidates will need to be flexible and open to adapting to change. Please note this role is being advertised as a part-time role (0.5 WTE) which equates to 18.75 hours per week. For any questions about the job please contact Alex Crockett-Wetherop (Clinical Team Manager) or Sophie MacNay (Operational Team Manager) 07712 216004

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

VPD0E7EBC3

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the teams duty and allocation responsibilities and will work within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2 Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy

1.3 Demonstrates organisational skills

1.4 Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5 Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and or care by using person centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6 Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies

1.7 Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8 Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments

1.9 Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2 Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy

1.3 Demonstrates organisational skills

1.4 Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.6 Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies

1.7 Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8 Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)