Job Description

The purpose of the post is to ensure the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals requiring complex/long term care, within the remit of Mental health and Learning Disabilities. The post holder will be an expert in the Continuing NHS Healthcare assessment providing advice and leadership to the clinical teams to guide them through the process ensuring all patients have appropriate assessment and consideration for on-going NHS support to meet their needs.



Key elements of the role include expert patient assessment to inform the development of individualised personal plans of care and collaborative, interagency working across professional and organisational boundaries.



Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act (1983) amended 2007, inclusive of S117 aftercare responsibilities and The Mental Health Measure in Wales 2010 in relation to the provision of Mental Health services and the role of commissioned care for the PTHB resident



The role will also work closely with the bed management process for out of county commissioning pathways for Adults of Working Age to ensure timely and prudent interventions are in place for these individuals.



To work within the boundaries of the local arrangements Powys Teaching Health Board acute commissioning pathway to assist in repatriation and monitoring for Out Of County placements via the acute pathway, supporting decision-makers with the identification of appropriate, on-framework care settings.



The role is pivotal to partnership working between health and social care for individuals with complex needs. They will actively drive forward the integration of Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council Social Services and support the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing NHS Healthcare within a defined geographical area of Powys and for patients from that geographical area.



Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.



As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.



To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.



To co-ordinate the assessment of eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare as part of a multidisciplinary team and assess eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing for service users in care homes providing nursing. This will involve care co-ordination for self-funders and reviews for all those in receipt of NHS funded care, in addition to roles and joint responsibilities for the provision of S117 aftercare under the Mental health Act 1983.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.



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