Physical Healthcare Manager

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Carlton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Healthcare Manager in the UK to lead the in-patient multi-disciplinary team. The role involves providing clinical case management and support for in-patients with long term physical health conditions. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating care with stakeholders, and implementing treatment pathways. Ideal candidates must be qualified medical practitioners with strong clinical and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to enhance patient care within a forensic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical health care within forensic or secure settings.
• Experience in independent prescribing.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high level assessment and initiate medical treatment.
• Lead coordination of care with key stakeholders.
• Develop pathways of care for patients with long term conditions.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified medical practitioner

Job description

Physical Healthcare Manager – Low Secure & Community Forensic Care

An exciting opportunity for a Physical Healthcare Manager within the Low Secure and Community Forensic Care Unit at the Wells Road Centre, In-patient unit.

Role Overview

The post holder will assume a key role within the in-patient multi-disciplinary team to provide expert clinical case management, advice and support to in-patients with long term or deteriorating physical health, aiming to improve quality of life and prevent hospital admission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high level assessment, contribute to differential diagnosis and lead to definitive diagnosis to initiate medical treatment in conjunction with medics.
• Lead coordination of care working with partner agencies and key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement appropriate pathways of care for patients with long term physical health conditions.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to promote best practice and develop Physical Health services to enhance patient experience.
• Assess, review and evaluate needs of patients and carers to improve physical and psychological well-being.
• Work in partnership with patients, carers, consultants, medics and other professionals to instigate diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments.
• Use multi-disciplinary ward rounds, systematic reasoning and justified conclusions for diagnosis and proactive care plans.
• Practice as an independent prescriber, apply knowledge of medicines and prescribing skills to reduce risk and complications.
• Promote self‑care, independence and recovery within the team and patient group.

Requirements

• Qualified medical practitioner with experience in physical health care within forensic or secure settings.
• Experience in independent prescribing and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership and self‑management skills.

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment: £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced). A DBS Update Service enrolment fee of £16 per year applies.