About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 6 health care professional to join the Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation service in a Case Manager Role.
This post will be based in the RAAR (Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation) service, a specialist service providing level 1 inpatient neuro-rehabilitation at an 8 bedded unit at St George's Hospital.
The Case Manager will maintain adequate flow through the 8 bedded RAAR service by proactively liaising with external providers and agencies including but not limited to specialist rehabilitation providers, bed managers, community therapy teams, social services, housing services, equipment providers, and third sector providers.
The post holder will work autonomously to support and co-ordinate, where necessary, the case management of individuals with highly complex health and social care needs. The post holder will be working to support, individuals and their families/carers in accessing the most appropriate care to meet their needs.
Main duties of the job
The Case Manager will maintain adequate flow through the 8 bedded RAAR service by proactively liaising with external providers and agencies including but not limited to specialist rehabilitation providers, bed managers, community therapy teams, social services, housing services, equipment providers, and third sector providers.
The post holder will work autonomously to support and co-ordinate, where necessary, the case management of individuals with highly complex health and social care needs. The post holder will be working to support, individuals and their families/carers in accessing the most appropriate care to meet their needs.
The post holder will be required to have a good knowledge of health and social care practice and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between hospital discharge and Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care, and be prepared to extend their skills, knowledge and competence in this field.
The Neurosciences and Therapies directorates are dynamic and innovative, and champion new ideas and developments from all team members.
We are strongly committed to evidence-based practice, continuing professional and personal development as well as service development. There is a well-established in-service education programme and you will participate in this programme as part of your CPD in your speciality background.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure that case management is delivered with the patient at the heart of the process and that case management issues are dealt with in line with best practice in a timely manner to achieve best outcomes for the individual.
Make decisions regarding complex case management issues in line with relevant guidance and with support of senior colleagues where needed.
Oversee and advise on the safe and appropriate transition of complex patients to their next placement on a rehabilitation trajectory to ensure flow through RAAR.
The post holder will be required to regularly review individuals and may be required to assist with collating comprehensive reports providing assurances to relevant stakeholders such as the ICB, other rehabilitation providers, social services, housing partners that plans are appropriate.
Initiates and participates in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
Facilitate with processes such as D2A, onward referrals, equipment provision, in order to ensure timely discharge from the RAAR service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Nursing/ Speech and Language Therapy
Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registration or NMC registered
Desirable
Member of special interest group
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
Masters degree in appropriate related field
Skills and experience Essential
Experience working in a Level 1 NHS neurorehabilitation service
Desirable
Experience of operational team management
Skills Essential
Extensive Post graduate experience at specialist level experience in neurology, neurosurgery, stroke and neurorehabilitation.
Desirable
Experience of service development and change management
Skills Essential
Experience of case management
Experience Essential
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
Experience of working in the community.
Skills Essential
Competent IT skills
Skills Essential
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
Supervision of staff
Skills and experience Essential
Ability to understand complex rehabilitation needs and complexity of care.
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)