Job summary
Exciting opportunities are now available to join the Continuing Healthcare team (CHC) in the role of PHB / Care Management Co-ordinator for 30 hours a week.
We are looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds that can evidence how their qualifications, skills and experience will contribute to NECS values and strategic goals. Candidates are advised to use the supporting statement section of the application form to clearly outline how they meet the role requirements set out in the attached person specification.
What we offer
Annual leave of between 27 to 33 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata.
Access to NHS pension scheme, with employer contributions of 20.6%.
Potential for flexibility between remote working and working in- office.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), lease car scheme, access to NHS discounts, personal development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This role will be responsible for:
Undertaking care management duties, in order to meet the assessed needs of patients who receive NHS Continuing Care funding, communicating and working in partnership with GPs, social services and other statutory and voluntary organisations including patients and their carers.
Promoting Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) ensuring integration into continuing healthcare and that they are offered where requested to those clients who meet agreed criteria.
Case managing CHC clients ensuring timely reviews are conducted to ensure health and nursing care needs are being met appropriately and to ascertain care packages continue to be effectively commissioned and are cost effective.
To identify the risks presented by the needs of individuals and develop person centred, cost effective care plans, working with specialist health professionals and the patient to manage these risks.
About us
NHS North of England Care Systems Support (NECS) works across the UK to support health and social care customers in meeting their strategic and operational challenges, to improve outcomes and increase efficiency.
Current customers include local authorities, a range of healthcare providers in the NHS that make up STPs including emerging Integrated Care Systems (ICS), third and private sector organisations.
NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.
NECS is committed to
promoting an equal and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity- a place
where we can be ourselves, feel empowered and succeed on merit.
NECS has an ambition to
ensure it is made up of people who reflect the diversity in our community. Together, we aim
to provide an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the
unique contributions our employees can bring. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support the on-going development of the Personal Health Budget (PHB) for Tees CCGs. This will include assisting with the introduction of Direct Payments for Health Care and the overall care management of clients.
The key principles of PHB and care management is:
To allow individuals to have more choice and control over their health and well-being needs.
To facilitate a cultural change in both individuals and professionals towards how outcomes can be achieved.
To stimulate flexibility and creativity towards the personalisation of service.
To use the experiences of personal health budget users to better inform and shape future commissioning intentions.
To assist with World Class Commissioning by stimulating the market to ensure the demand for services is met.
To seize the opportunity as one of the leading organisations nationally to be at the forefront of innovation and transformation.
To help patients identify and commission resources that enable them to choose the best support options that fit their assessed need and preferred lifestyle choices.
Provide on-going assistance, where required, in supporting patients, in the management of their support. The post holder will work directly with the patient and/or their family, making sure they stay in control and live the life they choose.
Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactive care management of patients.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support the on-going development of the Personal Health Budget (PHB) for Tees CCGs. This will include assisting with the introduction of Direct Payments for Health Care and the overall care management of clients.
The key principles of PHB and care management is:
To allow individuals to have more choice and control over their health and well-being needs.
To facilitate a cultural change in both individuals and professionals towards how outcomes can be achieved.
To stimulate flexibility and creativity towards the personalisation of service.
To use the experiences of personal health budget users to better inform and shape future commissioning intentions.
To assist with World Class Commissioning by stimulating the market to ensure the demand for services is met.
To seize the opportunity as one of the leading organisations nationally to be at the forefront of innovation and transformation.
To help patients identify and commission resources that enable them to choose the best support options that fit their assessed need and preferred lifestyle choices.
Provide on-going assistance, where required, in supporting patients, in the management of their support. The post holder will work directly with the patient and/or their family, making sure they stay in control and live the life they choose.
Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactive care management of patients.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Social Work or Registered Nurse qualification.
- Registered with the HCPC or the NMC.
- 2 years post qualifying experience.
Experience
Essential
- Working with adults in a social care or health care setting.
- Experience of working in partnership with service users, carers, service providers and other professionals.
- Experience of Safeguarding adults.
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS/Social Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Social Work or Registered Nurse qualification.
- Registered with the HCPC or the NMC.
- 2 years post qualifying experience.
Experience
Essential
- Working with adults in a social care or health care setting.
- Experience of working in partnership with service users, carers, service providers and other professionals.
- Experience of Safeguarding adults.
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS/Social Care.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit
Address
North Of England Commisoning Support
High Force Road
Riverside Park Industrial Estate
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS2 1RH
Employer's website
https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
