Job summary 1 fixed term post from 12 months of start dateThe Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board Clinical Quality and Personalisation Team is seeking 1 Band 7 Senior Case Manager to support applications to the Court of Protection for individuals who lack capacity and require restrictions within the community.
Main duties of the job We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake mental capacity assessments and to lead on best interest meetings for people who live with restrictions in the community.
This individual will work alongside the cooperate and legal teams providing support and expertise with Court of Protection cases, completing court required paperwork and statements.
Please see the attached job description for further information.
About us Integrated Care Boards are at the heart of a new way of working for the NHS, bringing together providers of NHS services with local authorities and other local partners to plan, co-ordinate and arrange health services as part of Integrated care Systems.Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a rapidly improving health and care system.
Since our establishment in July 2022 we have built on our strong local partnerships and made significant progress in addressing operational challenges and in shaping our strategic goals.
Our 5-year plan sets out ambitious objectives with a strong emphasis on integration, population health management and reducing inequity Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Case Manager will: i.
Undertake clinical requirements of court of protection Ensure Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions are undertaken for patients who will be subject to restrictions in the community for Establish and maintain effective links and good communication with all specialist mental health and learning disability service providers (NHS and independent sector) who provide services to individuals from Leicester, Leicestershire and Provide clinical oversight and sign off for witness statements and court of protection documentation required for the courts in a timely To be available and support court attendance on behalf of the Integrated Care Board as requested by the corporate and legal team.
Please see the job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification Trained Best Interest Assessor Essential Best Interest assessor Desirable Master level qualification or equivalent experience.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards knowledge and experience Essential Relevant knowledge, training, and competency to undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decision Meetings.
Desirable Current application of mental capacity and best interest decision meetings.
Multidisciplinary Meetings Essential Experience of Chairing Multi-disciplinary meetings Desirable Within a health and social care setting