Job summary
A
fantastic, exciting, and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case
Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 5 Health
Case Manager Coordinator (HCMC) to join our team. We welcome applications from
health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.
You will have experience of working with adults and their carers within a
hospital and /or community setting. You will have excellent organisational
skills and be able to work on your own independently and creatively using a
problem-solving approach, as well as part of a busy team. It is essential that
you are motivated, organised, a team player and enjoy the buzz of working in a
fast paced and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
The
Health Case Management Service provides a case management function for the
population of Leeds (18 years and above) who are eligible for NHS Fast Track
and Continuing Healthcare funding; this includes hospital and within their own
home, over 7 days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00 and Saturday and Sunday
08:00 to 18:00. The post holder will -
- Manage
a complex caseload.
- Work alongside MDT including, ICB, Neighbourhood Team and NTHT.
- Support with coordinating of day-to-day tasks and referrals.
- Mentor staff
- Support end of life patients.
The
post will initially be based at Killingbeck Court, Killingbeck; however, the
service is citywide and staff may be required to work flexibly across the city
in the future. Killingbeck as our main base is under review, so the location
will be changing in the near future.
About us
Working
for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who
are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on
deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality
care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good",
with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks
of the job
Our benefits range from generous
annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of
attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right
to Work
This role is based in
the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the
UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the teams duty and allocation
responsibilities and will work within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and
practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.
1.1 Demonstrates
a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies,
pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding
of theories and principles
1.2 Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to
practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing
using a holistic philosophy
1.3 Demonstrates organisational skills
1.4 Makes judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is
reflected accurately in case records
1.5 Engages and actively involves the
individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by
using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and
empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s) and other key
individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Ensures the effective and efficient use of
resources within their own sphere of responsibility.
2.4.
Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday
practice through identifying creative and innovative solutions, engaging in
leadership development appropriate to level and encouraging development as part
of the team.
2.5.
In the absence of senior clinicians, the post
holder will be able to delegate, organise and prioritise to ensure the safe
delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges
utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the teams duty and allocation
responsibilities and will work within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and
practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.
1.1 Demonstrates
a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies,
pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding
of theories and principles
1.2 Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to
practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing
using a holistic philosophy
1.3 Demonstrates organisational skills
1.4 Makes judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is
reflected accurately in case records
1.5 Engages and actively involves the
individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by
using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and
empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s) and other key
individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Ensures the effective and efficient use of
resources within their own sphere of responsibility.
2.4.
Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday
practice through identifying creative and innovative solutions, engaging in
leadership development appropriate to level and encouraging development as part
of the team.
2.5.
In the absence of senior clinicians, the post
holder will be able to delegate, organise and prioritise to ensure the safe
delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges
utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree NVQ 4 or diploma in relevant field or equivalent experience
Leadership
Essential
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands.
Desirable
- Inspires others to be positive in their support of continuous improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree NVQ 4 or diploma in relevant field or equivalent experience
Leadership
Essential
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands.
Desirable
- Inspires others to be positive in their support of continuous improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
