Case Manager and Assessor

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-the location of the role will be one of the ICB bases linked to the North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire CHC team An opportunity has arisen within the ICB for colleagues who are qualified RGN/RMN/RNLD that are currently fulfilling a non-clinical / clinical role to consider a change in direction and join the new Continuing Healthcare team. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovate Band 6 Case Manager and Assessor to work as part of the team, delivering effective case management, assessment and reviews across the geography for persons who may be eligible for NHS funding.

The successful candidate will be joining a newly formed integrated team of clinicians, social workers and administrative staff. All flexible working requests will be considered., This role will work with the senior clinical team and Operational Manager to deliver the 'end to end' Continuing Healthcare pathway. This includes eligibility assessment, review, case management and duty. As a member of the team, you will be working with a group of highly skilled people knowledgeable and passionate about the ICB achieving its statutory duties as set out in the national Continuing Healthcare framework.

As a Case Manager and Assessor, you will also contribute to the ICB's essential operational objectives and duties, which includes the achieving of key national performance indicators the delivery of good quality service and care, engage in meaningful supervision, and help to build and shape the development of new guidance for the delivery of CHC across the combined footprint of the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB.

You will work with families, our local authority partners and the wider MDT This post is a highly rewarding role, supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in the locality to achieve positive change and improved quality of life. Providing equal interest and challenge, with plenty of opportunities for growth and development working alongside others with a shared goal of providing the right care for those in our community who are challenged by complex health needs.,

The postholder will provide comprehensive clinical advice, assessment and case management to NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care functions with particular responsibilities for people who have complex health care needs, this includes all categories of needs e.g. physical, end of life, Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. The postholder will follow the process set out by the NHS National Framework for CHC & FNC to provide comprehensive assessment, case management, review and follow up on all CHC & FNC functions for the CHC Team.

In addition, they will provide support and advice to other workers, MDTs, carers and patients as required in implementing the National Framework for CHC &FNC, contributing to the ongoing training of other colleagues as necessary. The post holder will procure safe and appropriate care packages based on individual needs and support the Local Authority with jointly funded packages of care.

The postholder will be required to undertake complex assessments to identify eligibility for Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing Care by completing the National Decision Support Tool. Gather evidence to support complex clinical judgements, which takes into account the knowledge and advice of other professionals and individuals / relatives views. In addition, the postholder will assist with complaints, IRPs and retrospective cases from a clinical viewpoint.

The postholder will ensure risks are observed and actioned and are aware of the local governance arrangements and work within this when carrying out duties on behalf of the CHC team. The postholder will be expected to keep accurate, high-quality documentation, ensuring information flow to the business and admin team is up to date in order that they can manage data and process payments.

The postholder will provide and receive highly complex clinical and social information relating to patients and explain this to MDT meetings, team meetings, other agencies patients and carers where there may be barriers to understanding and resistance to messages being accepted-i.e. if care cannot be recommended or funded. The postholder will manage difficult relationships from other parties which arise out of case management, reporting difficulties and seeking support to manage as required.

They will work flexibly within a team and communicate well with other colleagues, ensuring all…