We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to join our Commissioning Team for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. The post holder will ensure the provision of seamless, integrated services or package of care for individuals who meet continuing healthcare criteria or are subject to 117 that require commissioned services that cannot be met by core services.
The Transition Case Manager acts as a link person for people with complex needs who are approaching transition to adulthood. They will have a key role in the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare within the mental health and learning disabilities division and will provide a case management function to a caseload of patients/service users eligible for CHC.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Transition Case Manager is a crucial role in the pathway for those individuals who are transitioning into adult services. They are responsible for gathering information for individuals to gain an understanding of their needs and will work collaboratively with other disciplines, and alongside care co-ordinators to ensure the individual has the appropriate care during their transition. They will have an understanding of The Transition and Handover Guidance (WAG). The Transition Case Manager has strong links to CMHT's and CAHMS ensuring that the relevant professionals are involved.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
The Transition Case Manager is a crucial role in the pathway for those individuals who are transitioning into adult services. They are responsible for gathering information for individuals to gain an understanding of their needs and will work collaboratively with other disciplines, and alongside care co-ordinators to ensure the individual has the appropriate care during their transition. They will have an understanding of The Transition and Handover Guidance (WAG). The Transition Case Manager has strong links to CMHT's and CAHMS ensuring that the relevant professionals are involved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional Registered qualification i.e. RMN, RNLD, DipCOT or Social Worker
Desirable
* Teaching/Mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a professional capacity within the field of Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
Desirable
* Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and/or complex needs and their families and carers in the community.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
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