Job summary
An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional experienced in supporting individuals with a learning disability and/or Autism to join the Clinical Review team within BNSSG ICB.
This post is a 12-month maternity leave cover and is 34 hrs per week over 5 days.
Our team works closely with system partners and care providers to deliver the NHS Care (Education) & Treatment Review policy and the Transforming Care Programme. The focus of this role is to help reduce the number of people with a learning disability and/or Autism in mental health inpatient settings and to support initiatives that prevent avoidable admission
We deliver some of our services and support by use of technology, so the post holder will be required to be IT literate and able to navigate remote platforms.
Our team is based in the heart of Bristol. The ICB supports hybrid working however, in order to deliver the functions of the services, flexibility and agility are required by the post holder to deliver all aspects of this role. Therefore, the post holder must be able to commit to being available to meet in person at short notice. This may include a variety of locations such as being in the office, in the BNSSG locality or out of area to support the delivery of the requirements of the role and ICB.
Main duties of the job
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals across multiple organisations.
Hold an all-age caseload, including individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and those in the community at increased risk of detention.
Use strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills to balance clinical need, identify risk and ensure effective care provision within available resources, liaising across the health and social care system to ensure a person-centred approach.
Support Multi-disciplinary discussions around individuals with heightened needs, ensuring a system knowledge of the dynamic support register and CETR/CTR processes; working collaboratively to avoid admissions for individuals presenting with Learning Disabilities and / or Autism.
A sound working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act is essential.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role requires confidence, effective communication, diplomacy, and the ability to provide constructive feedback while working in complex and demanding environments. The post holder will complete commissioner oversight visits, ensuring individuals with LD/A who may be detained receive safe and appropriate care and have clear discharge plans. Working closely with system partners and care providers, the role focuses on identifying risk, improving services, and strengthening governance
MainDuties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews for the Assuring Transformation cohort in line with NHSE timeframes.
Participate in regular reviews of the Dynamic Support Register with system partners to ensure accurate identification of individuals at risk of admission.
Apply and chair the Local Emergency Area Protocol (LEAP) for individuals at imminent risk of inpatient admission, supporting community services throughout the process.
Work collaboratively with local authorities and system partners to enable timely, personcentred discharges.
Complete quality assurance visits for all individuals in BNSSGs LD/A cohort, following Commissioner Oversight guidance.
Support achievement of NHSE discharge targets for the BNSSG area.
Maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in internal and external working groups, providing analytical input and specialist advice.
Present complex information clearly to varied stakeholder groups.
Lead agreed areas of performance improvement and contribute to strategic planning, ensuring inter-dependencies and resource needs are identified.
Support the development of policies and procedures impacting the wider organisation.
Provide support to the wider Funded Care Team as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role requires confidence, effective communication, diplomacy, and the ability to provide constructive feedback while working in complex and demanding environments. The post holder will complete commissioner oversight visits, ensuring individuals with LD/A who may be detained receive safe and appropriate care and have clear discharge plans. Working closely with system partners and care providers, the role focuses on identifying risk, improving services, and strengthening governance
MainDuties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews for the Assuring Transformation cohort in line with NHSE timeframes.
Participate in regular reviews of the Dynamic Support Register with system partners to ensure accurate identification of individuals at risk of admission.
Apply and chair the Local Emergency Area Protocol (LEAP) for individuals at imminent risk of inpatient admission, supporting community services throughout the process.
Work collaboratively with local authorities and system partners to enable timely, personcentred discharges.
Complete quality assurance visits for all individuals in BNSSGs LD/A cohort, following Commissioner Oversight guidance.
Support achievement of NHSE discharge targets for the BNSSG area.
Maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in internal and external working groups, providing analytical input and specialist advice.
Present complex information clearly to varied stakeholder groups.
Lead agreed areas of performance improvement and contribute to strategic planning, ensuring inter-dependencies and resource needs are identified.
Support the development of policies and procedures impacting the wider organisation.
Provide support to the wider Funded Care Team as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant professional qualification and a Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence to Senior Management team.
- Understanding of the public sector.
Desirable
- Post-graduate education in relevant subject.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant professional qualification and a Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence to Senior Management team.
- Understanding of the public sector.
Desirable
- Post-graduate education in relevant subject.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
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).
