Job summary
Please note - advertised salary is indicative, pending job evaluation panel
NHS HNY ICB, East Riding of
Yorkshire Place is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and
forward thinking registered mental health or learning disability nurse to work
as part of a professional team. The successful candidate will need to be able
to demonstrate knowledge and skills in person-centred assessments, and the
ability to work within a multi-agency environment.
You will work autonomously and
take accountability for your own professional actions reviewing care for vulnerable
people including those with mental illness, learning disabilities, and provide
Case Management of their clinical care and care pathway.
Are you a motivated
and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse
who is searching for a real change of direction? Would you like to be a key
part of our dynamic team working at East Riding of Yorkshire? If so, then
please apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be
required to work closely with Local Authorities and commissioned ICB services
to ensure the S117 pathway is adhered to. Ensuring a timely informed discharge
from hospital to placement.
Working closely with local
agencies to develop pathways in line with the Mental Health Act.
The post holder will re-assess
all new patient placements within initial 6-8 weeks assessment period to ensure
placement suitability and discuss with patient quality and care issues.
Manage highly complex,
sensitive and contentious patient information during interactions with legal
representatives and independent provider clinical teams where the environment
can be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
The post holder will need to
use a high level of communication skill to ensure messages are understood where
there may be barriers to understanding and gain agreement and co-operations.
The post holder will be
required to meet with patients and carers within the service and ensure clear
understanding of case management and complex programmes of care on a continuous
basis, discuss potential transfers to alternative units with patients when
necessary.
About us
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will review case
manage patients with highly complex histories who are a risk of exhibiting
extreme and unpredictable levels of challenging behaviours. This will involve
providing specialist advice relating to their individual care package and
planning for future care provision.
Working in partnership with
East Riding of Yorkshire Council adult and children directorates review
bespoke packages of care for people with diagnosed mental health and/or
learning disabilities who reside within the Community. The post holder will
work closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council colleagues to ensure there
is a co-ordinated approach to commissioning and case management of care which
results in robust and effective care packages.
Manage complex, sensitive, and
contentious patient information during interactions with legal representatives,
criminal justice and healthcare provider clinical teams. The post holder will
need to use a high level of communication skill to ensure messages are
understood where there may be barriers to understanding and gain agreement and
co-operation.
Engage with patients and
carers who receive bespoke packages of care to ensure clear understanding of
case management ensuring the individual patient is fully consulted and involved
in their care pathway and represent East Riding of Yorkshire Health & Care
Partnership at patient Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews, Care (Education)
and Treatment Reviews (CETRs), Section 117 Reviews.
The postholder will request
patient review meetings when concerns are raised by the patient, their carer or
by other partner ICBs to discuss quality of care issues and care pathways, working
closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to identify alternative service
providers which offer effective safe service provision.
Work collaboratively with care
providers and care partners to develop positive working relationships, working
across multiple care providers across health and social care
To
have an understanding of the criminal justice system including MAPPA Level 2
and Level 3 - and be able to provide
expertise and advice on the interface of individuals who are in receipt of
custodial care and who have complex healthcare needs with associated risks to
themselves or the public. This is often
in relation to people who have committed a criminal offence and who are of high
interest to the media and public.
The postholder will organise
daily workload to respond to any urgent issues which may arise - to ensure the
patient and public are kept safe. Attend meetings with a range of agencies and
professionals, recommending options to ensure the patients care package is
safe and effective and delivers value for money.
Ensure good working
relationships are maintained with service users, the team and external
agencies, through effective and clear communication. Work collaboratively with
the Complex Case managers and CHC team to problem solve and find solutions
where concerns exist in relation to decision making around appropriate care for
service users ensuring effective use of NHS resources.
To demonstrate a collaborative
and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best
outcomes and overcome barriers. Ensure all documentation is legible and written
in accordance with professional guidelines and stored in line with Information
governance and data protection guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will review case
manage patients with highly complex histories who are a risk of exhibiting
extreme and unpredictable levels of challenging behaviours. This will involve
providing specialist advice relating to their individual care package and
planning for future care provision.
Working in partnership with
East Riding of Yorkshire Council adult and children directorates review
bespoke packages of care for people with diagnosed mental health and/or
learning disabilities who reside within the Community. The post holder will
work closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council colleagues to ensure there
is a co-ordinated approach to commissioning and case management of care which
results in robust and effective care packages.
Manage complex, sensitive, and
contentious patient information during interactions with legal representatives,
criminal justice and healthcare provider clinical teams. The post holder will
need to use a high level of communication skill to ensure messages are
understood where there may be barriers to understanding and gain agreement and
co-operation.
Engage with patients and
carers who receive bespoke packages of care to ensure clear understanding of
case management ensuring the individual patient is fully consulted and involved
in their care pathway and represent East Riding of Yorkshire Health & Care
Partnership at patient Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews, Care (Education)
and Treatment Reviews (CETRs), Section 117 Reviews.
The postholder will request
patient review meetings when concerns are raised by the patient, their carer or
by other partner ICBs to discuss quality of care issues and care pathways, working
closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to identify alternative service
providers which offer effective safe service provision.
Work collaboratively with care
providers and care partners to develop positive working relationships, working
across multiple care providers across health and social care
To
have an understanding of the criminal justice system including MAPPA Level 2
and Level 3 - and be able to provide
expertise and advice on the interface of individuals who are in receipt of
custodial care and who have complex healthcare needs with associated risks to
themselves or the public. This is often
in relation to people who have committed a criminal offence and who are of high
interest to the media and public.
The postholder will organise
daily workload to respond to any urgent issues which may arise - to ensure the
patient and public are kept safe. Attend meetings with a range of agencies and
professionals, recommending options to ensure the patients care package is
safe and effective and delivers value for money.
Ensure good working
relationships are maintained with service users, the team and external
agencies, through effective and clear communication. Work collaboratively with
the Complex Case managers and CHC team to problem solve and find solutions
where concerns exist in relation to decision making around appropriate care for
service users ensuring effective use of NHS resources.
To demonstrate a collaborative
and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best
outcomes and overcome barriers. Ensure all documentation is legible and written
in accordance with professional guidelines and stored in line with Information
governance and data protection guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Ongoing professional development
- Working knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Knowledge of MH ACT and relevant legislation in relation to Mental Illness and Learning Disabilities.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing vulnerable people in the community and in hospital
- Joint working with local authority
- Joint working with NHS, Independent Healthcare providers and Voluntary Sector Providers
- High level of practical experience of clinical assessment and overview of individual care packages
- Experience of working with a variety of agencies/organisations and staff at all levels
- Experience of working across organisation and external boundaries
- Experience of nursing patients with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of Care Treatment and Review Process.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Ongoing professional development
- Working knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Knowledge of MH ACT and relevant legislation in relation to Mental Illness and Learning Disabilities.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing vulnerable people in the community and in hospital
- Joint working with local authority
- Joint working with NHS, Independent Healthcare providers and Voluntary Sector Providers
- High level of practical experience of clinical assessment and overview of individual care packages
- Experience of working with a variety of agencies/organisations and staff at all levels
- Experience of working across organisation and external boundaries
- Experience of nursing patients with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of Care Treatment and Review Process.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
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).
