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Ref: 104-ICB-6405TG Vacancy ID: 6870230

AACC Senior Clinical Assessor - Mental Health

Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2025 23:59

Location

Site: 5th Floor Civic Office
Address: Civic Way
Town: Fareham
Postcode: PO16 7AZ
Major / Minor Region: Hampshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Continuing Healthcare

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work within the NHS All Age Continuing Care team with responsibility for co- ordination and delivery of needs/eligibility assessment, case management and review of patients under the relevant frameworks for NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, Fast Track, Children’s Complex Care and All Age Continuing Care.

The post holder will use specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure that cases and outcomes are managed in a consistent, equitable, safe and cost effective, ensuring appropriate and proportionate application and interpretation of the relevant frameworks and guidance

The post holder will require good verbal and written communication skills to communicate with patients, their families and other professionals.

The production of accurate, detailed and comprehensive reports is essential.

The post holder will work closely with hospitals, community services and care providers to develop systems and processes to facilitate a smooth assessment and referral process.

The post holder will review the clinical needs of the patient with regard to appropriateness of the placement, level of care being provided, safeguarding and entitlement to NHS All Age Continuing Care.

Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

This role will include weekend working when required.

Please note the following before applying:

1. We reserve the right to amend the closing date based on the volume of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.

2. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

3. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. As an ICB, we value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

4. If you are successful and are joining from a non-NHS background, there will be an expectation that you will be engaged from the bottom of the pay band. If you would like to review the Agenda for Change pay scales in more detail and to view other benefits of working in the NHS, please visit the Agenda for Change website for further details.

5. New employees to the ICB will be subject to a probationary period of six months (some exemptions apply, please refer to the ICBs policy for full details).

We encourage and support our staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as this remains the best way to protect ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and patients from the virus.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

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 criteria

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.