Job summary
Within our All Age Continuing Care service, we undertake assessments for NHS funding and case management in 2 dedicated teams.
This post holder will manage all of the case management functions for individuals on CHC, Joint Funding, Section 117, and FNC in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB locality.
This is currently done by managing 7 individual teams providing case management in the following areas: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Care in the person's own home, care in Nursing homes, and for those in receipt of a PHB. Most of these teams are led by a Band 7 and supported by 1 or 2 Band 6 case managers. In the future, we may move to locality areas.
Main duties of the job
To have expert subject knowledge in relation to a wide variety of Individual Commissioning functions, including, but not limited to NHS Continuing Healthcare, NHS Funded Nursing Care, relevant sections of the Mental Health Act, NHS Act 2006 (as revised), Who Pays, and responsible commissioner guidance. To use this knowledge to advise members of the public, team members, and wider staff within and outside the organisation.
About us
NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin was created on 1 July 2022 and is responsible for planning and buying a wide range of health and care services for the whole of Shropshire Telford and Wrekin. These include GP and primary care services, hospital care, community healthcare, and mental health services. We also have a duty to monitor these services to ensure they provide high-quality care and value for money. We are clinically led and work closely with 51 GP practices across the county, enabling us to develop more personalized local health services.
We provide a supportive environment for learning and development, with opportunities to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment. Joining our inclusive and innovative team offers benefits such as flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Our training schemes and support networks empower you to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, regardless of your specialty or interests. As NHS staff, you will also enjoy various discounts.
Details
* Posted on: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 942-ICB-7183121
* Location: Wellington Civic offices, Wellington, TF1 1LX
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To support your application, familiarize yourself with the 2022 National Framework for CHC at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-framework-for-nhs-continuing-healthcare-and-nhs-funded-nursing-care. You can also undertake free online training via E-Learning for Healthcare at https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/continuing-healthcare/. This training provides essential theoretical knowledge for working in our team.
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