Job overview

Are you a  Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional passionate about ensuring that those with learning disabilities and autism receive the best quality of care as close to their home and loved ones as possible? If you are, then this could be the perfect job for you.

In response to events Nationally where people with a learning disability and autism have received less than optimal care we developed our out of area and complex case manager role which ensures that any person placed out of area is reviewed regularly to ensure the care and support they receive is of the highest standard and they are placed in hospital for no longer than is required. 

You will work with system partners including specialist social workers and mental health colleagues to ensure wherever possible hospital admissions are avoided and care and treatment is delivered within the home setting. This role is essential to support some of our most vulnerable and misunderstood clients. 

You will help us deliver on our vision: enabling people with learning disabilities to live healthy, fulfilling lives with dignity, independence, and equitable access to healthcare.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys problem-solving, and has the confidence to challenge mediocracy. If you are motivated by making a genuine difference and want to develop your career within a supportive, values-driven NHS Trust, this role offers the challenge and purpose you're looking for.

Main duties of the job

This role is key to ensuring that those with the most complex needs are supported to access specialist mental health hospital care that is appropriate to their needs and is of high quality.  You will also ensure that hospital admission will be for no longer than required and work with system partners to reduce likelihood of admissions and where this is not possible to ensure timely discharges 

You will work autonomously to support and co-ordinate, where necessary, the case management of individuals with highly complex health and social care needs. You’ll be working to support individuals and their families/carers in accessing the most appropriate care to meet their identified needs.

In this role you’ll be ensuring the case management is delivered with the service user at the heart of the process and that case management issues are dealt with in line with best practice in a timely manner to achieve best outcomes for the individual. You will be making decisions regarding complex Mental Health case management issues in line with the National guidance and with support of senior colleagues where needed

We know that a work-life balance is important, so we are open to you working compressed hours and can offer this on a hybrid working basis.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups