Job summary To act as Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse for the s117 aftercare Team on behalf of NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board (CPICB) To carry out joint assessments of patients due to be discharged who are subject to Section 117 funding under the Mental Health act 1983 using the Joint commissioning Tool involving patients/family and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) To support and monitor commissioned packages of care, ensuring that the patient is central to all decisions and that the care pathway is commissioned and delivered in a safe, high quality, well led, and supportive environment. To provide expert knowledge in relation to patients with Mental Health needs who are funded by the NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board. To act as Case Manager for all patients with Mental Health Needs/Learning Disabilities who are joint funded by the CPICB under section 117 and ensure that these patients are reviewed as per s117 Joint policy. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses Main duties of the job Ability to work as part of a team, to ensure the effective and timely reviews of patients care is undertaken. Attending MDTs, CPAs, Mental health Tribunals and facilitating MDT meetings (as appropriate) Act as a reference point for queries and information in relation to S117 aftercare review process. Undertaking joint assessments using the JCT and ensuring that ICB are represented in any funding decisions for patients subject to Section 117 aftercare. Support the commissioning of complex care, acknowledging the agreed benchmark and resources available. Case management of individuals subject to Section 117 aftercare. Present highly complex information in a clear, convincing way to a range of audiences from experienced clinicians and managers to members of the public. Staying up to date with changes to national frameworks and ensuring compliance. Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses. On-going review of all Section 117 joint funded packages and placements. Building and maintaining relationships. About us NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering local health and care services to the population and communities of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including the VCSE sector, it oversees the commissioning, performance, financial management and transformation of the local NHS, as part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS). We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We are a predominantly home based organisation. Some roles within the ICB are not suitable for the sole use of public transport and/or where there is a long journey from home to where work routinely takes place. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number D9644-24-061 Job locations Gemini House Cambridgeshire Business Park Ely CB7 4EA Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Job Title: Disabilities specialist Clinical Review Nurse for S117 RM, HN, RNLD Band: Agenda for Change Band 6 Directorate: Nursing Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Base Location: Home Based, ability to travel to other sites and Gemini House as required. Worker Status: On call rota: Contracted Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) Reporting to: Head of Complex Cases - S117, MH, LD Accountable to: Director of Quality, Saf Key Working Relationships: Local Authority colleagues/District Nurses/Mental Health and Learning Disabilities secondary care providers/Care Managers/Discharge Planning Specialist Nurses/Residential/Nursing homes/patients/relatives and Patient Experience Job Purpose To act as Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse for the s117 aftercare Team on behalf of NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board (CPICB) To carry out joint assessments of patients due to be discharged who are subject to Section 117 funding under the Mental Health act 1983 using the Joint commissioning Tool involving patients/family and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) To support and monitor commissioned packages of care, ensuring that the patient is central to all decisions and that the care pathway is commissioned and delivered in a safe, high quality, well led, and supportive environment. To provide expert knowledge in relation to patients with Mental Health needs who are funded by the NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board To act as Case Manager for all patients with Mental Health Needs/Learning Disabilities who are joint funded by the CPICB under section 117 and ensure that these patients are reviewed as per s117 Joint policy. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses Key Duties and Responsibilities Ability to work as part of a team, to ensure the effective and timely reviews of patients care is undertaken. Attending MDTs, CPAs, Mental health Tribunals and facilitating MDT meetings (as appropriate) Act as a reference point for queries and information in relation to S117 aftercare review process. Undertaking joint assessments using the JCT and ensuring that ICB are represented in any funding decisions for patients subject to Section 117 aftercare. Support the commissioning of complex care, acknowledging the agreed benchmark and resources available. Case management of individuals subject to Section 117 aftercare. Present highly complex information in a clear, convincing way to a range of audiences from experienced clinicians and managers to members of the public Staying up to date with changes to national frameworks and ensuring compliance. Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses. On-going review of all Section 117 joint funded packages and placements. Building and maintaining relationships. Relevant to All ICB Staff All employees must comply with the Single Equality Scheme and must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who are at risk of neglect or abuse and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees have a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures laid down by NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. All staff have a responsibility to access occupational health, other staff support services and/or any relevant others in times of need and advice. All employees are subject to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and must maintain strict confidentiality of information in accordance with NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough policy and, where applicable, with the relevant policy of their professional body. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the context of calculated Data Protection Guidelines. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Information Governance and Information Security policies. Maintain own professional development and take part in annual performance appraisal process. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough seek to establish a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and operate a non-smoking policy. All of the above activities are governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies and procedures and standards of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, as well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. 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. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to regularly examine employees job descriptions and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager and those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and, in connection with them, to re-write your job description to bring it up to date if this is considered necessary or desirable. The aim is to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you. All organisations have a legal duty to check employees documentation to ensure they are entitled to work in the UK and failure to conduct appropriate checks can result in criminal prosecution and/or a fine of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker. Therefore, NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will undertake checks on all new starters and may involve its Local Counter Fraud Office to ensure that the identity documentation that has been provided by prospective employees is genuine. All new employees to NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are subject to the completion of a three-month probation period. In line with the Agenda for Change NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, all terms and conditions of employment will have continuous service from the first day of employment at the start of the probationary period, not from the end of the probationary period. An essential component of the ICB is to ensure that all staff comply with the governance requirements of ICBs policies and procedures in place to ensure full compliance across the organisation Staff should make themselves aware of and comply with all relevant policies, including: ICB Constitution Standards of Business Conduct and Managing Conflicts of Interest Standing Financial Instructions (embodied within the ICB Constitution) Standards of Business Conduct and Commercial Sponsorship Policy Raising Issues of Serious Concern at Work (Whistleblowing) Policy and Procedure Counter Fraud Policy Anti-Bribery Policy The above list is not exhaustive and may be varied by the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as required. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Job Title: Disabilities specialist Clinical Review Nurse for S117 RM, HN, RNLD Band: Agenda for Change Band 6 Directorate: Nursing Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Base Location: Home Based, ability to travel to other sites and Gemini House as required. Worker Status: On call rota: Contracted Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) Reporting to: Head of Complex Cases - S117, MH, LD Accountable to: Director of Quality, Saf Key Working Relationships: Local Authority colleagues/District Nurses/Mental Health and Learning Disabilities secondary care providers/Care Managers/Discharge Planning Specialist Nurses/Residential/Nursing homes/patients/relatives and Patient Experience Job Purpose To act as Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse for the s117 aftercare Team on behalf of NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board (CPICB) To carry out joint assessments of patients due to be discharged who are subject to Section 117 funding under the Mental Health act 1983 using the Joint commissioning Tool involving patients/family and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) To support and monitor commissioned packages of care, ensuring that the patient is central to all decisions and that the care pathway is commissioned and delivered in a safe, high quality, well led, and supportive environment. To provide expert knowledge in relation to patients with Mental Health needs who are funded by the NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board To act as Case Manager for all patients with Mental Health Needs/Learning Disabilities who are joint funded by the CPICB under section 117 and ensure that these patients are reviewed as per s117 Joint policy. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses Key Duties and Responsibilities Ability to work as part of a team, to ensure the effective and timely reviews of patients care is undertaken. Attending MDTs, CPAs, Mental health Tribunals and facilitating MDT meetings (as appropriate) Act as a reference point for queries and information in relation to S117 aftercare review process. Undertaking joint assessments using the JCT and ensuring that ICB are represented in any funding decisions for patients subject to Section 117 aftercare. Support the commissioning of complex care, acknowledging the agreed benchmark and resources available. Case management of individuals subject to Section 117 aftercare. Present highly complex information in a clear, convincing way to a range of audiences from experienced clinicians and managers to members of the public Staying up to date with changes to national frameworks and ensuring compliance. Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. To provide support on mental health patients to the Continuing Healthcare Specialist Nurses. On-going review of all Section 117 joint funded packages and placements. Building and maintaining relationships. Relevant to All ICB Staff All employees must comply with the Single Equality Scheme and must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who are at risk of neglect or abuse and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees have a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures laid down by NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. All staff have a responsibility to access occupational health, other staff support services and/or any relevant others in times of need and advice. All employees are subject to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and must maintain strict confidentiality of information in accordance with NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough policy and, where applicable, with the relevant policy of their professional body. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the context of calculated Data Protection Guidelines. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Information Governance and Information Security policies. Maintain own professional development and take part in annual performance appraisal process. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough seek to establish a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and operate a non-smoking policy. All of the above activities are governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies and procedures and standards of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, as well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. 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. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to regularly examine employees job descriptions and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager and those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and, in connection with them, to re-write your job description to bring it up to date if this is considered necessary or desirable. The aim is to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you. All organisations have a legal duty to check employees documentation to ensure they are entitled to work in the UK and failure to conduct appropriate checks can result in criminal prosecution and/or a fine of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker. Therefore, NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will undertake checks on all new starters and may involve its Local Counter Fraud Office to ensure that the identity documentation that has been provided by prospective employees is genuine. All new employees to NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are subject to the completion of a three-month probation period. In line with the Agenda for Change NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, all terms and conditions of employment will have continuous service from the first day of employment at the start of the probationary period, not from the end of the probationary period. An essential component of the ICB is to ensure that all staff comply with the governance requirements of ICBs policies and procedures in place to ensure full compliance across the organisation Staff should make themselves aware of and comply with all relevant policies, including: ICB Constitution Standards of Business Conduct and Managing Conflicts of Interest Standing Financial Instructions (embodied within the ICB Constitution) Standards of Business Conduct and Commercial Sponsorship Policy Raising Issues of Serious Concern at Work (Whistleblowing) Policy and Procedure Counter Fraud Policy Anti-Bribery Policy The above list is not exhaustive and may be varied by the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area i.e. RMHN, RNLD Current unrestricted registration with NMC Specialist Mental Health knowledge across a range of procedures and theory Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Relevant training and experience specialist short courses Experience Essential Experience in a Community Mental health care setting Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time. Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management Experience of safeguarding and investigations Proven experience of people management and supervision Desirable Experience conducting aftercare reviews and working alongside the Local authority. Proven experience of people management and supervision Experience of manging challenging and complex situations/conversations Personal Attributes Essential Team player Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach Flexible and adaptable Ability to work under pressure Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Well organised Open and honest Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential Excellent written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Effective organisational and delegation skills Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures. Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations. Ability to understand and apply legal frameworks. Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (Updated in 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, Section 117 Aftercare, Guardianship, and Inherent jurisdiction. Knowledge of the S117 aftercare review process and legal requirements Clinical skills underpinned by advanced knowledge of community mental health team care and current issues. Ability to manage own caseload. Knowledge of principles of research and audit Ability to translate evidence into practice. IT competency with email, internet, Microsoft Office Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area i.e. RMHN, RNLD Current unrestricted registration with NMC Specialist Mental Health knowledge across a range of procedures and theory Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Relevant training and experience specialist short courses Experience Essential Experience in a Community Mental health care setting Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time. Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management Experience of safeguarding and investigations Proven experience of people management and supervision Desirable Experience conducting aftercare reviews and working alongside the Local authority. Proven experience of people management and supervision Experience of manging challenging and complex situations/conversations Personal Attributes Essential Team player Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach Flexible and adaptable Ability to work under pressure Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Well organised Open and honest Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential Excellent written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Effective organisational and delegation skills Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures. Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations. Ability to understand and apply legal frameworks. Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (Updated in 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, Section 117 Aftercare, Guardianship, and Inherent jurisdiction. Knowledge of the S117 aftercare review process and legal requirements Clinical skills underpinned by advanced knowledge of community mental health team care and current issues. Ability to manage own caseload. Knowledge of principles of research and audit Ability to translate evidence into practice. IT competency with email, internet, Microsoft Office 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). Additional information 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 NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Address Gemini House Cambridgeshire Business Park Ely CB7 4EA Employer's website https://www.cpics.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)