Mental Health Review and Commissioning Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £36,124 - £45,718 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M7 2YL |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7232578/236-SCO-SW029-25-B |
Summary
A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Review Officer, to be based at Ramsgate House Adult Community Mental Health Team.
We are looking for an experienced mental health professional who has high professional standards and the ability to work well with colleagues in a multi disciplinary setting.
A professional qualification and registration is required.
The post is permanent, Monday to Friday.
This position is open to qualified social workers, you will be supported by our CMHT team to develop your skills and experience within the field of mental health review and commissioning.
You will be offered regular line management and clinical supervision along with peer supervision for the review officer role from the senior practitioner
Staff well being is important at Ramsgate House and we offer regular peer support groups, reflective practice groups, mindfulness and other team activities.
Supporting care coordinators with commissioning and review process
Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983).
Assessment, support planning, reviews and within the meaning of the Care Act 2014. Supporting reviews of those care packages for service users without a care coordinator
Multidisciplinary working.
Demonstrating anti discriminatory practice and promoting the rights of vulnerable adults.
Demonstrating excellent organisation and communication skills.
Demonstrating an ability to collate information and write reports
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which isused for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Jun 2025
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