Clinical Specialist - ABI Case Management

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Speech and Language Therapist to join their Acquired Brain Injury case management service. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this position provides an opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. If you are committed to enhancing lives through rehabilitation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in ABI and stroke rehabilitation.
• Experience in case management is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-agency team to coordinate personalized care for ABI patients.
• Monitor implementation of clinical guidelines and rehabilitation programs.
• Hold a caseload and support team members with caseload management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Case Management

Rehabilitation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) case management service.

LPT has been running the service since January 2024 and provides services to patients with ABI or strokes who require slow stream rehabilitation, overseeing their rehabilitation and ensuring they get the best outcomes possible. This is a rewarding job, working closely with the patient, their families and carers, and the specialist units providing their care and rehabilitation. We have close links with the specialist wards in the acute sector who refer in to the service, and work closely with them to facilitate timely discharges from hospital, whilst also ensuring the complex needs of the individuals are met. We also work with the Integrated Care Board, continuing health care and adult social care.

We are looking for someone passionate about working with ABI and stroke who is committed to improving care and outcomes for patients. You would be responsible for day-to-day team leadership, supporting and supervising the B6 case manager. Excellent team working, organisation & communication skills are essential for this role. Previous case management experience is desirable but not essential as you will be supported by the service leads to develop these skills.

This is a full-time role however we would be happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate.

For further information contact - [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will have specialist knowledge and experience, and act as the expert for the multi-agency team and for patients within the relevant field.
2. To work with acute health services and slow stream rehabilitation placement providers to facilitate/coordinate personalised care and rehabilitation for patients whilst on the ABI slow stream pathway.
3. To work closely with the CINSS/ABI Clinical Service Leads to organise, develop, and maintain an efficient and effective ABI funded pathway service to LLR patients in the post-acute community setting.
4. To actively participate and lead in the development of quality improvements for service delivery of the ABI pathway.
5. To have responsibility for monitoring the implementation of ABI clinical guidelines and personalisation of rehabilitation programs within provider services.
6. To work as a specialist clinician to utilise, develop and enhance Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Speech and Language Therapy clinical and professional skills within the Service to deliver high standards of practice.
7. The post holder will be responsible for holding their own caseload and supporting other members of the team with caseload management responsibilities.
8. The post holder will be responsible for line management of the team.
9. To deputise for the Clinical/Service Lead as appropriate.
10. To work flexibly within the team, which may include supporting CINSS clinical pathways dependent on service needs.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 003236

Job locations: Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre, Hockley Farm Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1HN