Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced registered
Social Worker to join the Continuing Health Care Team, within East Riding place
as part of NHS Hull and North Yorkshire ICB
This is an integrated team compromising of Clinicians / Social Workers /
Legal Team, supported by a dedicated Admin Team.
As a band 6 Social Worker you will take responsibility as delegated by
the CHC Senior Team for the assessment and transformation of care for existing
and potential patients who are eligible for Continuing Healthcare / Section 117
aftercare.
In this role you will support the Senior Social Worker to case manage a
complex caseload of people with varied needs including but not limited to physical
disabilities, a wider range of health and social care needs, including mental
ill health and / or learning disabilities, who require ongoing care and
support.
There will be close working with residents, carers,colleagues, Local authorities, the acute trusts, the
independent sector, the wider ICB and any other relevant groups as part of the
wider MDT. This may include specialist learning disability and autism care
settings or placements within the NHS / independent sector
As a Case Manager you will promote best practice
and be responsible for providing expert professional advice and guidance to
colleagues, promoting excellent working relationships, liaising with colleagues
from other disciplines, both externally and internal to the ICB
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload , with some complex cases
and chair case conferences where
appropriate
Undertake and support the decision making
where there are complex, high risk situations this will include supporting
social workers and clinicians with legislative dilemmas and complex mental
capacity/best interest decisions
Give guidance and expert advice on a daily basis
to qualified staff. Model good practice in the team and take a lead in
supporting the professional development of the team workforce. Supervise
clinicians and qualified social work staff, identifying their development needs
in line with the appraisal process
Within delegated authority agree a range of
support to meet the identified outcomes of eligible adults
To
promote and model the use of critically reflective practice
To
implement a joint training and development program to be delivered to health
and social care staff working in
hospitals and the community
Excellent communication and assessment skills are required as well as
being able to demonstrate an expert approach in relation to problem solving,
team management and workload prioritisation.
The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach, be a
keen team player who enjoys working in a busy environment. If you wish to join
our friendly team we would welcome your application.
For an informal
discussion please contact Adelle Marshall, Senior Social Worker CHC on 07803413180
or email adelle.marshall@nhs.net
About us
The Humber and North Yorkshire
Integrated Care System is a collaboration of health and care organisations
which believe they are stronger when working together. We are striving to
improve the overall health and wellbeing of our population as well as the
quality and effectiveness of the services we provide. Together we form the
system of organisations that are responsible for planning, paying for and
providing health and cares services within Humber and North Yorkshire
We serve a population if 1.7
million people, all with different health and care needs. The partnership (ICS
) works across a geographical area of more than 1.500 square miles, which
includes cities, market towns and many different rural and coastal communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To follow process set out by the DoH on the
National Framework for CHC & FNC and to provide comprehensive clinical
advice, assessment, case management, review and follow up on all CHC & FNC
functions for the East Riding
Make presentations to the
Joint Commissioning Panel of complex cases where individuals may meet
Continuing Health criteria for funding. This may also include presenting
clients who would not meet Continuing Healthcare criteria for funding.
Provide effective liaison with all local community trusts, and local
authorities including those in other areas as necessary to facilitate the
interface between acute and community services and build on existing
interagency networks.
Collate, analyse and summarise clinical health and social care
information, liaising with other relevant health and social care professionals
for Independent Review process
Take a lead for
Continuing Healthcare in Multi-disciplinary case conferences for clients
requiring specialist services or request/applications for funding from
Continuing Healthcare. In these instances the postholder will be required to
analyse situations and use their judgement and specialist knowledge to
determine an appropriate response. The postholder will also be required to use
knowledge and experience in the analysis of care needs.
Take a lead role for health in developing specialist services for clients
with enduring and complex health and social care needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To follow process set out by the DoH on the
National Framework for CHC & FNC and to provide comprehensive clinical
advice, assessment, case management, review and follow up on all CHC & FNC
functions for the East Riding
Make presentations to the
Joint Commissioning Panel of complex cases where individuals may meet
Continuing Health criteria for funding. This may also include presenting
clients who would not meet Continuing Healthcare criteria for funding.
Provide effective liaison with all local community trusts, and local
authorities including those in other areas as necessary to facilitate the
interface between acute and community services and build on existing
interagency networks.
Collate, analyse and summarise clinical health and social care
information, liaising with other relevant health and social care professionals
for Independent Review process
Take a lead for
Continuing Healthcare in Multi-disciplinary case conferences for clients
requiring specialist services or request/applications for funding from
Continuing Healthcare. In these instances the postholder will be required to
analyse situations and use their judgement and specialist knowledge to
determine an appropriate response. The postholder will also be required to use
knowledge and experience in the analysis of care needs.
Take a lead role for health in developing specialist services for clients
with enduring and complex health and social care needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Social Worker - SWE
- Diploma level specialist knowledge required through training /experience
- Evidence of contribution to the development of training programmes / courses and delivering training
- Knowledge of continuous developments in NHS and Social Care
- Ability to understand the Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care criteria and the ability to apply this to everyday practice
- Ability to update knowledge of various acts and statutory guidance such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding etc
- Knowledge of risk management and governance
Desirable
- Relevant courses which represent ongoing professional development
- Good working knowledge of local policies that apply to nursing, health and social care
- Knowledge of adult protection and other policies that affect vulnerable and chronically sick people
Experience
Essential
- In order to undertake the duties of this post it is expected the post holder will have demonstrable broad post- registration experience
- Experienced in team working and working on ones own initiative.
- Multi-disciplinary/multi agency working.
- Previous experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments
Desirable
- Working with Nursing / Residential homes
- Working with a wide range of agencies or care groups
- Working with the independent sector health and social care providers
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills/negotiation skills and ability to convey sensitive issues.
- Ability to deal with distressed and often upset individuals in a professional manner at all times.
- Able to assist in managing oneself and work schedule in the most effective way.
- Demonstrate skill in working with users and carers from a variety of backgrounds
- The duties of this post require travelling throughout the county on a daily basis, therefore the post holder must be independently mobile/car driver
- Flexible approach.
- To be calm, professional and reassuring at all times when dealing with other agencies and the public.
- Ability to engage and work effectively with relevant agencies and multi-disciplinary professionals at all levels.
- Have a clinical knowledge of a wide range of chronic conditions, illness and disability or the ability to learn this.
- Ability to produce any written documentation to a high standard, including good IT skills
- Able to write coherent and comprehensive assessments
Desirable
- Skills in quality/audit systems. IT skills.
- Experience of using Systmone
- Ability to network and have a knowledge of services.
- Ability to sign post and provide advice on access to generic health and social services.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work with families and other agencies to procure care packages and has ongoing responsibility for this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Social Worker - SWE
- Diploma level specialist knowledge required through training /experience
- Evidence of contribution to the development of training programmes / courses and delivering training
- Knowledge of continuous developments in NHS and Social Care
- Ability to understand the Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care criteria and the ability to apply this to everyday practice
- Ability to update knowledge of various acts and statutory guidance such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding etc
- Knowledge of risk management and governance
Desirable
- Relevant courses which represent ongoing professional development
- Good working knowledge of local policies that apply to nursing, health and social care
- Knowledge of adult protection and other policies that affect vulnerable and chronically sick people
Experience
Essential
- In order to undertake the duties of this post it is expected the post holder will have demonstrable broad post- registration experience
- Experienced in team working and working on ones own initiative.
- Multi-disciplinary/multi agency working.
- Previous experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments
Desirable
- Working with Nursing / Residential homes
- Working with a wide range of agencies or care groups
- Working with the independent sector health and social care providers
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills/negotiation skills and ability to convey sensitive issues.
- Ability to deal with distressed and often upset individuals in a professional manner at all times.
- Able to assist in managing oneself and work schedule in the most effective way.
- Demonstrate skill in working with users and carers from a variety of backgrounds
- The duties of this post require travelling throughout the county on a daily basis, therefore the post holder must be independently mobile/car driver
- Flexible approach.
- To be calm, professional and reassuring at all times when dealing with other agencies and the public.
- Ability to engage and work effectively with relevant agencies and multi-disciplinary professionals at all levels.
- Have a clinical knowledge of a wide range of chronic conditions, illness and disability or the ability to learn this.
- Ability to produce any written documentation to a high standard, including good IT skills
- Able to write coherent and comprehensive assessments
Desirable
- Skills in quality/audit systems. IT skills.
- Experience of using Systmone
- Ability to network and have a knowledge of services.
- Ability to sign post and provide advice on access to generic health and social services.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work with families and other agencies to procure care packages and has ongoing responsibility for this.
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).
