Please note, this role is only for Social Workers. This includes newly qualified Social Workers.
The Health Case Management Service provides case management for the population of Leeds (18 years and above) eligible for NHS Fast Track and Continuing Healthcare funding. Patients can be in the community or requiring support from acute settings.
The service operates 365 days a year, over 7 days.
A fantastic and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Health Case Manager (HCM) to join our team. We welcome applications from health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Social Workers. It is essential for applicants to have a professional registration and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or the aspiration to undertake BIA training.
You will have experience working with adults and their carers within hospital and/or community settings. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work independently and creatively, using a problem-solving approach. It is essential that you are motivated, organised, a team player, and enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will work well under pressure, managing competing demands and prioritising according to service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The appointed applicant will:
* Manage a complex caseload.
* Work alongside MDT including ICB, Neighbourhood Team, LTHT, and legal team.
* Support coordination of day-to-day tasks and referrals.
* Supervise and mentor staff.
* Have opportunities to develop skills in safeguarding, personal health budgets, clinical supervisions, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, and clinical nurse assessments for end-of-life pathways.
* Complete DoLS assessments and other legal work such as S21A challenges.
The central philosophy of the HCM is placing the individual at the centre and proactively supporting patients. The HCM will work collaboratively with patients to promote choice and control over their care and support. They will oversee the persons' care, offering options and services to meet their health and social needs through available resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes.
The post will be based at East Leeds Health Centre.
For more information, please contact the Management Team on 0113 8431399.
About us
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.
We are committed to delivering high-quality care, with a recent CQC rating of "Good" and our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. Full benefits are listed at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the Join Our Team tab.
This role is based in the UK. Employment depends on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or with a relevant work visa. Please consider your eligibility before applying.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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