Full time , Band 6 Learning Disability and Autism Programme & Mental Health S117
Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to: - Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and proactive care. - Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes. - Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money. - Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.
We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.
To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators, can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions.
The key responsibilities of the postholder are to:
Work as a member of the Learning Disability and Autism Programme team (LDAP) and MHA Section 117 Aftercare (S117) team reviewing care and support for people with S117 aftercare including those with learning disability, autism or both.
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide what health services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this by working in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers, families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.
Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to:
- Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and
proactive care.
- Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.
- Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.
- Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.
Reviewing of commissioned care and support for people with LDA/S117 with partners in the Local Authority and provider Trust
Support discharges from Acute hospitals, Assessment and Treatment units and any other type of inpatient unit which provides care for people with learning disability, autism or both.
Complete Inpatient Care and Treatment Reviews, Community Care Education, and Treatment Reviews and eight-week commissioner oversight visits, to support discharge from mental health hospital and to prevent hospital admission.
Support with admission avoidance work for people with a learning disability, autism, or both, in the community, via the Dynamic Support Register.
Work alongside and reporting to the Learning Disability and Autism Programme, Programme team to meet inpatient trajectory targets and other LDA related, as set by NHS England.
Support Adult and Children’s Safeguarding processes, ensuring that care packages and commissioned services are safe and high quality
Use specialist knowledge and/or clinical skills to ensure that coordination of care and outcomes are determined in a consistent manner to ensure effective application and interpretation of the MHA S117 and National Framework for NHS CHC and NHS FNC.
Have good verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people with Learning Disability, Autism or both, their families and other professionals. The production of accurate, detailed and comprehensive reports is essential.
Work closely with hospitals, community services and care providers to develop systems and processes to facilitate a smooth processes and responses to a range of stakeholders.
Undertake complex case management for people with learning disability, autism or both funded by the ICB in hospital or with S117 aftercare needs in the community via packages of care and support.
Jointly commissioning care packages which are in accordance with locally agreed protocols within the ICB and Local Authority.
To review the holistic needs of the person with Learning Disability, Autism or both regarding the appropriateness of the placement, level of care being provided, safeguarding and entitlement to NHS Funded Health Care.
Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals.
Participate in training and development to ensure continuing professional development
Set up Personal Health Budgets where appropriate, monitor and review following PHB policies and processes.
Coordinate and/or multi-disciplinary meetings, multi agency risk meetings where there is a person in crisis.
Review Nursing Home placements for older people with mental health illness ensuring that care is high quality, value for money and meeting the needs of the person.
Have a good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of liberty and Best Interests consultation.
Complete LeDeR mortality reviews for people with learning disability and/or autism.
