Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an appropriately skilled and experienced
registered nurse to join Bradford Health and Care Partnership's Continuing
Healthcare (CHC Team) as a Clinical Lead/Complex Case Manager.
The
post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated
approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
within a nursing home, registered or community settings including supported
living, including the assessment and review of people potentially eligible
for, or already in receipt of, NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing
Care.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and
non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating
assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised
packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead
commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National
Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and
Funded Nursing Care.
The
post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify
appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals. The post
holder will be required to attend Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, Acute Care
Facilities, individuals homes, and a variety of care providers.
Autonomously
manage a case load of individuals with highly complex health needs providing
significant clinical guidance to providers and other stakeholders.
Ensure
the Mental Capacity Act is considered and ensure relevant processes are
followed e.g. Mental Capacity, Best Interests, DOLs.
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 dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity,
viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe
diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where
contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach
their full potential. We welcome 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, encouraging
Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and
enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health
condition.As a Disability
Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable
applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us
of any adjustments you may require.
We reserve the right to
close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated
approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
within a nursing home or community setting, including the assessment and
review of people potentially eligible for, or already in receipt of, NHS
Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing Care.
The
post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and
non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating
assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised
packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead
commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National
Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and
Funded Nursing Care.
The
post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify
appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals.
The
WYICB committed to supporting staff who are at risk of redundancy or are on pay
protection. As such, we reserve the right to pause or withdraw this vacancy if
an application is received from an individual in one of these categories, in
line with our organisational policies.
Recruiting Manager: Anthony Fitzhenry
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated
approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
within a nursing home or community setting, including the assessment and
review of people potentially eligible for, or already in receipt of, NHS
Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing Care.
The
post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and
non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating
assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised
packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead
commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National
Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and
Funded Nursing Care.
The
post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify
appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals.
The
WYICB committed to supporting staff who are at risk of redundancy or are on pay
protection. As such, we reserve the right to pause or withdraw this vacancy if
an application is received from an individual in one of these categories, in
line with our organisational policies.
Recruiting Manager: Anthony Fitzhenry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post registration/degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. District Nursing.
- Current and relevant registration in nursing.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.
other criteria
Essential
- A strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
- Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure.
- Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.
- Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
- Committed to upholding, the NHS principles and values as set out in the NHS Constitution.
- Demonstrates a commitment to upholding The Nolan Principles of Public Life along with an ability to reflect them in his/her leadership role and the culture of the ICB.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to manage and/or oversee complex care cases and/or specialist care provision, ensuring they are meeting needs, sustainable and are providing value for money.
- Able to think conceptually, recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to identify several solutions.
- Able to think on their feet when dealing with issues and problems.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages.
- Able to effectively manage resources (financial and others) to ensure delivery of a service/project.
- Able to provide, receive, convey, and present information in a clear way.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
- Independently mobile to work across several sites across West Yorkshire and travel as required.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist/Expert knowledge of complex care needs and complex case management
- Further knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working, knowledge and understanding of health and social care processes for discharge planning.
- Detailed knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Health Care October 2022 (Revised).
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 and its application.
- Ensure that the principles of the DOLs and the MCA are embedded in local policies and procedures, are applied within the CHC Team so that they become business as usual when designing and developing
- Knowledge and understanding of Personal Health Budgets.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience of leading and managing staff.
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder including local authorities.
- Understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda.
- Experience of using performance management/improvement systems.
Desirable
- Some prior experience of working within function
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Some knowledge and experience of programme and/or project management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to post registration/degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. District Nursing.
- Current and relevant registration in nursing.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.
other criteria
Essential
- A strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
- Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure.
- Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.
- Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
- Committed to upholding, the NHS principles and values as set out in the NHS Constitution.
- Demonstrates a commitment to upholding The Nolan Principles of Public Life along with an ability to reflect them in his/her leadership role and the culture of the ICB.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to manage and/or oversee complex care cases and/or specialist care provision, ensuring they are meeting needs, sustainable and are providing value for money.
- Able to think conceptually, recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to identify several solutions.
- Able to think on their feet when dealing with issues and problems.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/office packages.
- Able to effectively manage resources (financial and others) to ensure delivery of a service/project.
- Able to provide, receive, convey, and present information in a clear way.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
- Independently mobile to work across several sites across West Yorkshire and travel as required.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist/Expert knowledge of complex care needs and complex case management
- Further knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working, knowledge and understanding of health and social care processes for discharge planning.
- Detailed knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Health Care October 2022 (Revised).
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 and its application.
- Ensure that the principles of the DOLs and the MCA are embedded in local policies and procedures, are applied within the CHC Team so that they become business as usual when designing and developing
- Knowledge and understanding of Personal Health Budgets.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience of leading and managing staff.
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder including local authorities.
- Understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda.
- Experience of using performance management/improvement systems.
Desirable
- Some prior experience of working within function
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Some knowledge and experience of programme and/or project management.
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).
