Specialist Extended Rehabilitation Case Manager
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Fazakerley, L9 7LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Pathfinder scheme will centralise the commissioning and case management arrangements for patients with complex extended re...
The role of the Specialist Case Manager is to provide a case management function for patients requiring extended rehabilitation within IS services. This includes:
Provide specialist support for patients, carers and colleagues within acute and specialised NHS services who are identified as having extended rehabilitation needs.
Provide expert guidance on most appropriate pathways of care and placement options within IS providers.
Facilitate and coordinate assessments and costings by independent sector providers and source appropriate funding through NHS Cheshire and Merseyside.
Support appropriate and timely flow of patients to reduce levels of delayed transfer of care across the pathway of care.
Regularly monitor of patient progress against rehabilitation goals by attending multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss progress and support the discharge planning process.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and individuals across NHS inpatient services, local authorities, community services, IS providers and All Age Continuing Care teams to ensure that a consistent and high-quality service can be provided.
Ensure that qualitative and quantitate data is accurately recorded to support the team leader in providing assurance to commissioners and development of a long-term strategy for case management across the region.
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Qualifications
Essential: - NMC Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse; - Allied Health Professional.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and chairing MDT meetings or panels.
- Experience of working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs on an extended pathway.
- Provision and receipt of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiating with stakeholders as required.
- Presenting complex and sensitive information to a range of recipients.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform to a high level in a clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of NHS resources.
- Knowledge and understanding of the philosophies of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and children.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and the implications of this on commissioners, providers and key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of legal issues pertaining to complex care client group.
- Commitment to a focus on quality and promotion of high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Budget monitoring and working to Standard Financial Instructions.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate effective problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to offer constructive challenge.
- Ability to produce concise and accurate verbal and written reports in accordance with professional body guidelines and ICB policy and protocol.
- Demonstrate sound IT skills.
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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