Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.
Job overview
As a Case Manager, the post holder will work as part of the Provider Collaborative team in delivering an effective service to ensure safe and effective care pathways are in place for Child and Adolescent service users from the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent region in mental health care settings within the NHS and Independent sector.
The role is to hold and manage a defined caseload of young people in tier 4 CAMHS services which includes hospitals and alternatives to admission. The role includes supporting families and carers of those young people accessing Tier 4 services.
To provide clinical support to the Provider Collaborative in relation to the defined population, this will include projected mapping of future service use, identification of users for future service provision, planning in terms of future service needs.
The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service the role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery.
Travel to see young people is vital. The base is negotiable across the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent footprint.
Advert
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent CAMHS Provider Collaborative as an inpatient case manager, supporting effective patient pathways across the footprint.
Case managers play a vital role within Provider Collaboratives, providing credible oversight and facilitator of care for patients in receipt of specialised services. They also support the commissioning function by assisting with the monitoring and reviewing of the quality of provision by observing providers in practice and monitoring and reviewing quality information and local intelligence.
Working for our organisation
The Hampshire, Sussex and Kent Provider Collaborative is a great place to work with a vibrant team. We offer regular supervision and training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provision of clinical expertise to the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent and Provider Collaborative.
* Ensuring effective care pathways, within and across Provider Collaborative Boundaries.
* Resolution of complex or disrupted care pathways in conjunction with colleagues across England (and within UK for service users placed in services outside England)
* Supporting the Provider Collaborative team in ensuring that services within the footprint are compliant to all specifications and
* Ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that are value for money
* Ensuring case management systems and record keeping are maintained and kept up to date
* Maintaining a caseload of young people and supporting their families/carers
* The person will be required to work as duty within office hours with admin support as part of a rota system with other case managers
* Attending clinical meetings to support alternative to admissions
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.
Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. However, we'll always do our best to keep you informed as we know how much time and care goes into applying for a role.
In the event of a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early.