Learning Disabilities Assessment/Case Management PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a Registered Learning Disabilities Assessment/Case Management Practitioner to join our Liaison Care Transformation team, supporting the delivery of complex Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments for our client.

In this role, you will undertake complex Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments for individuals in receipt of CHC funding. You will review clinical records, assess ongoing support needs, and provide evidence-based recommendations to ensure appropriate levels of care and funding. Working closely with commissioners, providers and Local Authority representatives, you will support the redesign and implementation of person-centred care packages, develop clear KPIs for future monitoring, and produce robust clinical reports to support decision-making, appeals and complaints. You will also ensure care plans are updated with a focus on meeting assessed needs and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically experienced professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities through high-quality assessment, care planning and partnership working.

The role is primarily home-based and remote; however, flexibility is required as you may occasionally need to attend face-to-face assessments or meetings to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Assessments ensure relevant paperwork is collected and shared with appropriate representatives prior to assessment, undertaking clinical assessments with individuals, representatives Providers (as required) and relevant Local Authority representatives.
• Evaluate individuals needs based on medication records, care plans, daily living activities, discussions with Providers.
• Provide Clinical Advice provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment, care planning and monitoring of care.
• Reviewing Cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Determine eligibility between Health and Social Care and make recommendations (taking account of the views of the Local Authority representatives) on eligibility and appropriate level of support related to clinical and social care needs.
• Complete Assessment Documentation and ensure Local Authority comments are incorporated.
• Ensure Care Plans are updated based on Assessment recommendations.
• Draft Recommendations for ICB to consider clear supporting evidence.
• Supporting Patients Provide information and support to individuals and families through the assessment process.
• Provide evidence for all cases where there is a complaint.
• Collaborating with other professionals.

Job description

In this role, you will undertake complex Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments for individuals in receipt of CHC funding. You will review clinical records, assess ongoing support needs, and provide evidence-based recommendations to ensure appropriate levels of care and funding. Working closely with commissioners, providers and Local Authority representatives, you will support the redesign and implementation of person-centred care packages, develop clear KPIs for future monitoring, and produce robust clinical reports to support decision-making, appeals and complaints. You will also ensure care plans are updated with a focus on meeting assessed needs and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically experienced professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities through high-quality assessment, care planning and partnership working.

PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Assessments ensure relevant paperwork is collected and shared with appropriate representatives prior to assessment, undertaking clinical assessments with individuals, representatives Providers (as required) and relevant Local Authority representatives.
• Evaluate individuals needs based on medication records, care plans, daily living activities, discussions with Providers.
• Provide Clinical Advice provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment, care planning and monitoring of care.
• Reviewing Cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Determine eligibility between Health and Social Care and make recommendations (taking account of the views of the Local Authority representatives) on eligibility and appropriate level of support related to clinical and social care needs.
• Complete Assessment Documentation and ensure Local Authority comments are incorporated.
• Ensure Care Plans are updated based on Assessment recommendations.
• Draft Recommendations for ICB to consider clear supporting evidence.
• Supporting Patients Provide information and support to individuals and families through the assessment process.
• Provide evidence for all cases where there is a complaint.
• Collaborating with other professionals.

About us

ABOUT US

We are a well-established and trusted health economy partner, saving millions for reinvestment in health and social care through our Workforce, Financial, Care and Specialty Transformation businesses.

We are dedicated to improving the health economy through expert advisors, established technology, and best practice process improvement. Our work has also been recognised with numerous HR and Finance industry awards.

As a base all our employees work from the comfort of their own home. We now have over 400 employees based across the length and breadth of the UK, enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

We are proud to say that we are currently the:

#1 Best Large Company To Work For in the UK

#1 Best Consultancy To Work For in the UK

We are a 3-star (out of 3) rated company by Best Companies, recognising Liaison Group as a World-class Company to Work For.