Job summary
A
fantastic, exciting, and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case
Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Health
Case Manager (HCM) to join our team. We welcome applications from health
professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including Nurses, Allied Health
Professionals and Social Workers. It would be essential for applicants to have
a professional registration and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or
have the aspiration to undertake the BIA training.
You will have experience of working with adults and their carers within a
hospital and /or community setting. You will have excellent organisational
skills and be able to work on your own independently and creatively using a
problem-solving approach, as well as part of a busy team. It is essential that
you are motivated, organised, a team player and enjoy the buzz of working in a
fast paced and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
The Health Case Management Service provides a case management function for the population of Leeds (18 years and above) who are eligible for NHS Fast Track and Continuing Healthcare funding; this includes hospital and within their own home, over 7 days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00 and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 18:00. The post holder will-
Manage a complex caseload.
Work alongside MDT including, ICB, Neighbourhood Team, LTHT and legal team. Support with coordinating of day-to-day tasks and referrals. Supervise and mentor staff Have opportunities to be develop skills in safeguarding, personal health budgets, clinical supervisions, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, clinical nurse assessments for end-of-life pathways.The post will initially be based at Killingbeck Court, Killingbeck; however, the service is citywide, and staff may be required to work flexibly across the city in the future
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.
Leeds
Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated
as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our
benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here
are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33
days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly
regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A
supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new
starters
- Professional
development opportunities including coaching, training and education
support
- Salary
sacrifice or lease car schemes
Health and wellbeing including gym membership,
occupational health service and priority access to mental health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload 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
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
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/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 performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
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
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload 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
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
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/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 performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
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
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- a. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- a. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
