Health Case Manager

Please note, this role is only for Social Workers. This includes newly qualified Social Workers. The Health Case Management Service provides a case management function for the population of Leeds (18 years and above) who are eligible for NHS Fast Track and Continuing Healthcare funding. Patients can be in the community or requiring support from acute settings. The service operates 365 days a year, over 7 days. A fantastic and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Health Case Manager (HCM) to join our team. We welcome applications from health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Social Workers. It is essential for applicants to have a professional registration and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or have the aspiration to undertake BIA training. You will have experience working with adults and their carers within hospital and/or community settings. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work independently and creatively using a problem-solving approach. It is essential that you are motivated, organised, a team player, and enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure, managing competing demands and prioritising according to service requirements. Main duties of the job The appointed applicant will: Manage a complex caseload. Work alongside MDT including ICB, Neighbourhood Team, LTHT, and legal team. Support with coordinating day-to-day tasks and referrals. Supervise and mentor staff. Have opportunities to develop skills in safeguarding, personal health budgets, clinical supervisions, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, and clinical nurse assessments for end-of-life pathways. Complete DOLIC assessments and other legal work such as S21A challenges. The central philosophy of the Health Case Managers (HCM) is placing the individual at the centre and proactively supporting patients. The HCM will work collaboratively with patients to promote choice and control over their care and support. They will oversee the persons’ care and offer options and services to meet their health and social needs through available resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. The post will be based at East Leeds Health Centre. For more information, please contact the Management Team on 0113 8431399. About us Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We are committed to high-quality care, with recent CQC ratings of \’Good\’ overall and \’Outstanding\’ for caring in Adult Services. Perks of the job Our benefits include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. For the full list of benefits, visit www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk and click on the \’Join Our Team\’ tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional upon confirmation of the right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme, or relevant work visa. Please consider your eligibility before applying. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr