Job summary
- Main area
- Case Management
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-24-6198816
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Becton Centre
- Town
- Beighton, Sheffield
- Salary
- £41,659 - £47,672 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Mental Health Case Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking to add to our already established case management function within the South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw (SYB) Provider Collaboratives, by recruiting an additional Deputy Case Manager in the SYB Specialised Commissioning Hub.
This role will enhance an already established Case Management function, providing case management oversight and support for patients requiring / receiving inpatient services across Adult Secure; CAMHS Tier 4 and Adult Eating Disorder inpatient services.
In joining our team, your hard work and dedication will be recognised, valued and rewarded. If you are passionate about improving the quality and experiences of people receiving care in specialist mental health, eating disorders, learning disabilities & autism services – this opportunity is one not to be missed.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate would be expected to work alongside and provide planned cross cover to the Case Managers working across all 3 SYB Provider Collaboratives as well as to contribute to our ambitious clinical transformation journey.
- The post holder will work alongside our 3 SYB Provider Collaboratives and their respective partners as well as working alongside other Providers across the regional and national footprint.
- Work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective case management and clinical oversight role; supporting providers, clinical teams, patients, and their significant others in ensuring safe and effective care pathways are in place for patients requiring / using Specialised Commissioning services in Adult Secure, CAMHS Tier 4 Inpatient and Adult Eating Disorder Inpatient services across the NHS and Independent Sectors.
- Support the SYB Specialised Commissioning Hub in driving clinical transformation, ensuring patients are provided with the right care, in the right place at the right time and in the least restrictive way as possible.
- Contribute to quality oversight of providers delivering services, working to the direction of the Senior / Case Managers.
Working for our organisation
Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.”
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children’s health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
It’s a critical time to be joining the SYB Provider Collaborative as we continue our journey to ensure quality of care is being provided as close to home as possible, in the least restrictive way and that we develop a range of preventative, community and bed-based pathways to support our patients in SYB.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Case Management function is a critical component of the SYB Specialised Commissioning Hub, The post holder will work alongside other Case Managers, Clinical Leads, Quality, Commissioning, Finance & Performance leads to:-
- With the Senior / Case Managers provide clinical assurance of the quality of the care provided by specialised services within SYB.
- Supporting the team in the assurance of specialised services’ compliance to applicable specification and guidance.
- Ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages.
- Supporting clinical teams in managing individual patient pathways to ensure high quality services and care planning outcomes are achieved.
- Provide clinical oversight, working hand in hand multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients receive the right care, in the right place at the right time and that timely discharge plans are in place.
- Provide clinical oversight of SYB patients placed out of area to ensure that they are receiving a high quality service and that there are active, time sensitive plans in place to repatriate back into SYB or discharge, as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of plans for alternatives to admission / supported discharge as part of the Clinical Transformation plan.
- Ensure the voice of patients, their families and significant others in integral to decision making in the provision of care
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- egistered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in the specialist area
- Member of relevant professional body.
Desirable criteria
- Masters’ qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families /cares
- Management skills, able to perform to high level in clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of resources.
- Care coordination skills, focussing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; engage/negotiate with key stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present sensitive information to influential groups.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively.
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve outcomes for patients and make a difference to their lives.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service, including MHA 1983, after care under supervision, sex offender legislation, probation orders and life licence, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation
- Extensive knowledge of one or more specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
Desirable criteria
- Extensive knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management.
- An appreciation of the relationship between NHSE/I and Provider Collaboratives.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Hughes
- Job title
- Senior Case Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07471336541
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