To undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers, prepare care plans, commission services and manage a caseload to ensure the most effective and beneficial care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies, standards and guidelines.
* To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Health and Wellbeing Team and contribute to the effective assessment and discharge planning with working age adults in the area of Torbay and for Torbay residents in out of area hospitals in the region.
* To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.
* To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation.
* To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Areas of Specialism
* To initiate investigations where the abuse of vulnerable adults may have occurred, and participate in Strategy meetings.
* Specialist roles may include Hospital Discharge, Learning Disability, Mental Health or Drugs and Alcohol.
* To develop specialist skills and knowledge to facilitate the development of evidence-based practice within the Team.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Leanne Bruce
Job title: Lead for Complex Care
Email address: leanne.bruce2@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07826889845
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