Senior Clinical Assessor/Mental Health and ABI
Job Description
Job summary
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Southern Health Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Would you like to join the ICB Mental Health and ABI team? Are you passionate about working with people with mental health diagnosis and looking for a rewarding role that thrives on making a difference and promoting positive outcomes?
We are excited to announce a new opportunity within our Hampshire and Isle of Wight All Age Continuing CareMental Health and ABI Team. We are seeking self-motivated professionals who share our values of being person centred, honest, courageous, innovative, and collaborative and who are passionate about improving life opportunities for people who have existing or newly diagnosed mental health condition and who require S117 aftercare to allow them to live full and meaningful lives in the community.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Assessor/Practitioner) in Mental Health and ABI Team, you will be responsible for routinely screening and approving funding applications for clients who require packages of care or placements that are eligible or have S117 aftercare entitlement under the Mental Health Act 1983. They work closely with our Southern Health Care Coordinators and social services colleagues to ensure that commissioned care is safe, appropriate, and cost effective through ongoing review and assessment.
You will enable timely provision of appropriate care and support ensuring that people's needs are effectively met whilst promoting Personal Health Budgets to encourage independence.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and an ability to make decisions in a challenging but supportive environment. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to develop strong links with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective multi-disciplinary working and develop a strong understanding of local NHS and independent sector service provision in individual's own homes and supported living environments.
About us
We offer excellent employment opportunities to new and existing staff. We aim to be a model employer by embedding best HR practice and to support new ways of working.
We pride ourselves on offering good working conditions, job security, lifelong learning, fair pay and benefits, staff involvement and a balance between work and personal life.
We enjoy a forward thinking and innovative culture and our vision is to have healthy people, living healthy lives in healthy communities. We understand the only way to deliver this is to have the right people with the right skills.
Here is a summary of some of the benefits and services which are on offer to staff:
27 days paid minimum holiday and bank holiday entitlement
NHS pension scheme
Sick pay policy
Occupational health services including staff counselling services
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Flexible retirement and retirement vouchers
Health Service Discounts - offers for stores, travel, equipment etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job responsibilities
Working alongside the clinical lead to screen, approve, review and case manage clients through to discharge - those requiring a dedicated period of specialist rehabilitation following an acquired brain injury.Working alongside specialist providers, clients and families to ensure quality outcomes , managing expectations and preventing delays in transfer of care along the pathway. Working knowledge of complex neurological conditions disease process and injury with respect to cognitive and physical impact required. Experience of working with clients with complex brain injuries that may have new or pre-existing dual mental health conditions requiring care under the Mental Health Act.Acquired Brain injury case management experience.Specific knowledge of the National Service Frameworks and appropriate national policy related to rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injury/ neurological dysfunction, e.g. NICE LTC.Support to the mental health assessment pathway may be required in this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional with current registration with professional body i.e. NMC, HCPC or SWE. including AMHP's and mental health social workers or significant relevant experience (LD/MH/LDAP teams only).
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health or social care.
- Experience of assessment of health and social care needs - care planning and coordination.
- Knowledge and relevant experience working with individuals who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities and/or mental health issues (LD/MH/LDAP team roles).
- Knowledge of complex neurological conditions and experience of working with clients with complex brain injuries. Specific knowledge of the National Service Frameworks and appropriate national policy related to rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injury/ neurological dysfunction (Specialist Rehabilitation / ABI team).
- Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrable experience of care/case management.
- Knowledge of and experience of NHS Funded Continuing Health Care criteria - guidance and policies and other legal frameworks as required (Children and Complex Care, s117 Aftercare, Mental Health Act).
- Good knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
- Effective working knowledge of Microsoft software.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (104)
Address
5th Floor Civic Office
Civic Way
Fareham
PO16 7AZ
Employer's website
https://www.hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)
