Learning Disability And Autism Case Review Manager

Nhs Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (KMICB) invites applications from a Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Allied Health Professional with LD/Autism experience to join the Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team hosted by KMICB.

The role covers clinical oversight of LD/A OATS placements and ensuring care is right for the patient, with eight-weekly oversight visits and standard 37.5 hours Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Current qualification as a Registered Nurse Learning Disability or other Allied Health Professional, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with Learning Disability or Autism work experience
• Educated to Masters/ Post Graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification and/or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Relevant post graduate diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge and experience
• European or International Computer Driving License or equivalent level of keyboard/IT skills

Responsibilities

• Attend LD/A OATS panels and provide clinical review and challenge to applications to ensure appropriate care.
• Provide clinical support to the Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team regarding concerns, queries or complaints.
• Respond to and manage legal or statutory issues related to CQC alerts or safeguarding in relation to KMICB services.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

Postgraduate diploma

IT/computer skills (ECDL or equivalent)

Registered professional with LD/Autism experience

Job description

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (KMICB) can offer the following exciting new opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with experience in the field of the Learning Disability/Autism programme wishing to develop their career working within Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team (Hosted by KMICB). The successful candidate will be responsible for attending the adult Out of Area Treatment Learning Disability and Autism (LD/A OATS) panels. The adult LD/A OATs panel decides appropriate treatment pathways for inpatient placement and treatment for the LD/A patient cohort. You will be responsible for overseeing on behalf of KMICB, the care and treatment provided to patients placed by the LD/A OATS panel in a specialist service, to ensure patients are always being offered the right care, at the right time, in the right place, and that care and treatment offered is in line with the LD/A OATS Service Specification. Clinical oversight visits take place on an eight-weekly basis. The hours are 37.5 per week and Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 hours, though we can offer some flexibility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will attend LD/A OATS panels and offer clinical review and challenge to applications ensuring that patients placed via this process are being offered the right care, at the right time, in the right place to meet their needs. This includes ensuring locally commissioned services have been utilised where appropriate. The post holder will also offer clinical support to Specialist Mental Health/LDA Assessment and Placements Team in regard to concerns, queries or complaints raised in relation to LD/A OATS issues generated or involving patients or placements who are the responsibility of KMICB. The post holder will also under the direction of the Deputy Head of Mental Health/LDA Specialist Assessments and Placements Team, be responsible for responding to and managing any legal or statutory issues relating to Care Quality Commission (CQC) alerts or safeguarding issues, that are raised in relation to services commissioned by KMICB for this patient cohort. The post holder will ensure any concerns they identify are reported as per the KMICB or relevant Local Authority processes and procedures to ensure that patients are protected and that statutory authorities are aware.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a current qualification as a Registered Nurse Learning Disability or other Allied Health Professional, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with Learning Disability or Autism work experience
• Educated to Masters/ Post Graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification and/or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Relevant post graduate diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge and experience
• European or International Computer Driving License or equivalent level of keyboard/IT skills

Experience

• Significant experience of complex case management, clinical experience in a variety of acute/community environments
• Experience of working with and commissioning care for patients with complex needs
• Experience of multiagency working
• Adult Mental Health LD/A Inpatient Services
• Able to understand NHSE Learning Disability and Autism programme and guidance

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding policies and procedures
• Able to understand NHSE Learning Disability and Autism programme and guidance
• Expert knowledge of Learning Disability and Autism Care and Treatment Review policy and processes, STOMP guidance etc
• Understanding of the public sector

Competencies

• Able to communicate and present to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prepare and produce concise, detailed and complex reports and communications for dissemination
• The ability to communicate sensitive and complex information and offer clear rationales for these that are evidence based.
• Ability to respond to complaints from service users, families and others in a professional manner.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).