Complex Case Management Practitioner

As a AACC Practitioner, the role includes delivery of a variety of functions across the AACC service,including: - Clinical Duty including NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track Pathway - Assessments - Reviews - Care Planning/Clinical Commissioning - Case management - Appeals -Retrospective Reviews (Previously Unassessed Periods of Care)

The Practitioner will work across other areas of AACC, including audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints, assessment verification, and many more.

You will be supported to develop the necessary skills and experience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently andeffectively. The role will require travel on occasions, to carry out assessments and reviews across Surrey and Sussex.

Access to transport is therefore necessary, be it personal or public. All AACC staff are expectedto work flexibly, when required, to meet the needs of the service.

Work as part of the AACC Team, ensuring a high-quality end to end service is delivered,supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuous improvement. Managing enquiries or referrals received from patients, members of the public and other professionals.

Facilitating, contributing and undertaking CHC assessments and reviews in line with standard operating procedures. Monitor quality assurance of care delivery, ensuring that all care is personalised and assist with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes.Provide highly specialist expert clinical advice, information and support on Continuing Healthcare to Professionals, Patients and their families 6. Supporting individuals eligible CHC and contributing to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas where agreed.

To participate in audit process as required.To provide support in developing inter-agency and local partnership working to ensure high standards of patient care. Maintaining up-to date knowledge of legislation.Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service. Fostering transparency and a person-centred approach with patients, families and representative.Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically, consistently applied. Attend safeguarding meetings with the Local Authority as required. To have an awareness and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of liberty safeguards. Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality.Comply with NHS and Professional Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and/or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies. To comply with ICB policies and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring their mandatory training and registration is up to date.

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.

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.

We want everyone to feel welcome at work and are passionate about creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace culture where every colleague feels seen, heard, and valued.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative working environment that delivers better experience and outcomes for our population.

We want our organisation to be a place where diversity is actively celebrated, where safe spaces exist for all identities, and where all voices help shape our direction. We place a high importance on the NHS values - they guide what we do every day, set out how we work, and how we treat each other.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Analytical

Communication & Relationship Skills

Planning Skills

Essential: - Skills for project management including time keeping.

Desirable: - Previous experience in supporting clinical projects or clinical transformation.

Management Skills

Essential: - Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.; - Skills for managing clinical caseloads.