Job summary
Are
you DYNAMIC, FORWARD THINKING, prepared for a CHALLENGE and looking for a
CHANGE?
Do
you have good communication skills, and have good assessment skills?
Do
you want to be part of a friendly team with opportunities to develop your
skills and knowledge?
Fancy
a career in Commissioning?
If
you have answered yes to any of these questions apply for the role of Band 5
Reviewing Nurse in the Complex Care Team. We are currently looking for Band 5
registered nurse/s (RMN/RNLD) to join our team based at Norwich Union House
in Huddersfield on a Full time basis. The working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to
Friday with a mix of flexible working arrangements.
This
team is responsible for working with partners in the wider MDT to support
discharge of individuals who are currently placed in acute mental health/PICU
and Locked Rehab wards. The team also review the NHS funding contribution of
S117 Aftercare Packages of patients living in the community.
Think
you are the person we are looking for apply today, dont delay!
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will:
Assist
the ICB in delivering its commissioning responsibilities as required in the
Mental Health Act and code of practice for s117 Aftercare and the Who Pays
Guidance.
Undertake
clinical assessments and reviews of s117 aftercare funding eligibility for adults of all ages utilising the s117
Aftercare Matrix
Work
with professionals, providers, individuals and their families and/or
representatives to make determinations regarding NHS funding responsibilities
for s117 Aftercare need requirements
for new and existing service users.
Support
in monitoring the standards of care delivered by care providers, giving
advice and guidance to care staff regarding individual service users care
needs in line with clinical governance.
Please
refer to job description for full description.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values
diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values
and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives
and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that
delivers patient outcomes.
We
are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is
valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full
potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the
community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We operate
a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We
actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working
Carer passport.
As a Mindful
Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants
with a mental health condition.
We are a Disability
Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the
essential criteria for an interview.Please inform
us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilise
experiential knowledge and clinical skills to ensure effective application
and interpretation of the Mental Health Act and Who Pays Guidance for s117
aftercare NHS funding.
Work
collaboratively with other health and social care colleagues across the
system to assist in the determination of an individuals care needs that sits
above Local Authority Funding and Primary and Secondary Healthcare Services.
Educates,
informs, and advises patients/carers/relatives to support informed choice.
Maintain
accurate and contemporaneous records and facilitate, support, maintain and
improve record keeping systems.
Support
the Team Leaders to undertake Quality Surveillances such as completion of
Safe and Wellbeing Reviews.
The
post holder will require good verbal and written communication skills to
communicate with patients, their families and other professionals. The
production of accurate, detailed and comprehensive reports is essential.
Communicates
sensitive and complex medical/nursing information effectively, accurately,
and concisely to colleagues and professionals of other agencies.
Provides
education to nursing and social care staff of other agencies within both the
private and public sectors with regards to NHS responsibilities under s117
Aftercare
Participates
in training and induction of new staff members to the team. .To undertake
training as identified appropriate to the role and identified through the
appraisal process. To maintain the confidential nature of clinical and
management information within the requirements of the Data Protection Act,
Caldicott guidelines and ICB Policies
with regard to confidentiality.
Actively
works towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both
within and out of the ICB.
Fosters
and maintains strong links with all Services across the ICB, developing key
contact points within care and
corporate services.
Develops
and maintains good relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and
professionals from other agencies in both the public and private
sectors.
Explores
the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate
and sustain such relationships.
Please
see job description for full list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilise
experiential knowledge and clinical skills to ensure effective application
and interpretation of the Mental Health Act and Who Pays Guidance for s117
aftercare NHS funding.
Work
collaboratively with other health and social care colleagues across the
system to assist in the determination of an individuals care needs that sits
above Local Authority Funding and Primary and Secondary Healthcare Services.
Educates,
informs, and advises patients/carers/relatives to support informed choice.
Maintain
accurate and contemporaneous records and facilitate, support, maintain and
improve record keeping systems.
Support
the Team Leaders to undertake Quality Surveillances such as completion of
Safe and Wellbeing Reviews.
The
post holder will require good verbal and written communication skills to
communicate with patients, their families and other professionals. The
production of accurate, detailed and comprehensive reports is essential.
Communicates
sensitive and complex medical/nursing information effectively, accurately,
and concisely to colleagues and professionals of other agencies.
Provides
education to nursing and social care staff of other agencies within both the
private and public sectors with regards to NHS responsibilities under s117
Aftercare
Participates
in training and induction of new staff members to the team. .To undertake
training as identified appropriate to the role and identified through the
appraisal process. To maintain the confidential nature of clinical and
management information within the requirements of the Data Protection Act,
Caldicott guidelines and ICB Policies
with regard to confidentiality.
Actively
works towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both
within and out of the ICB.
Fosters
and maintains strong links with all Services across the ICB, developing key
contact points within care and
corporate services.
Develops
and maintains good relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and
professionals from other agencies in both the public and private
sectors.
Explores
the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate
and sustain such relationships.
Please
see job description for full list of duties.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care involving people with complex health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people detained under the MHA or who are S117 Aftercare eligible.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex information
- Able to adapt complex information to be understood by the intended audience and able to articulate care needs and recommendations of health care requirements (both written and verbal)
- Able to think conceptually, understanding and recognising complex situations / information using demonstrable assessment skills to decide the best course of action and able to use judgment skills to m
- Has a planed and organised approach to work with an ability to prioritise their own workload in order to meet strict deadlines
- Skilled in the assessment of patient care needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional either Nurse (part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register as a registered Nurse or registered Social Worker
- Educated to degree level or relevant clinical training and experience to degree equivalent level in related function
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, S117 Aftercare and the Mental Capacity Act and associated guidance/policies.
- Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Evidence of patient facing experience and ability to manage challenging situations
- Hospital or Community nursing experience
- To be able to travel to a number of sites across West Yorkshire and Out of Area placements as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care involving people with complex health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people detained under the MHA or who are S117 Aftercare eligible.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex information
- Able to adapt complex information to be understood by the intended audience and able to articulate care needs and recommendations of health care requirements (both written and verbal)
- Able to think conceptually, understanding and recognising complex situations / information using demonstrable assessment skills to decide the best course of action and able to use judgment skills to m
- Has a planed and organised approach to work with an ability to prioritise their own workload in order to meet strict deadlines
- Skilled in the assessment of patient care needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional either Nurse (part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register as a registered Nurse or registered Social Worker
- Educated to degree level or relevant clinical training and experience to degree equivalent level in related function
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, S117 Aftercare and the Mental Capacity Act and associated guidance/policies.
- Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Evidence of patient facing experience and ability to manage challenging situations
- Hospital or Community nursing experience
- To be able to travel to a number of sites across West Yorkshire and Out of Area placements as required
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.
