Advanced Case Manager

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Team in Buckinghamshire, as an Advanced Case Manager. The team is still in its infancy of becoming a substantive service and this provides team members with the opportunity to influence and contribute to growing and shaping the service. We are looking for a skilled and motivated, registered health or social care professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker) to join the service, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate experience in leading teams, developing services, quality improvement and data monitoring. The post holder will be approachable and supportive of the wider team and be able to offer advice and make decisions in the interests of our patients. The successful candidate will be required to work both remotely, on site and visit patients at home as required. Main duties of the job To provide a proactive, personalised and multidisciplinary case management approach to people who are being discharged from hospital. To co‑ordinate a timely, safe and effective discharge home for people which supports their ongoing care and health needs being assessed at home. To work with patients and therapy staff to identify appropriate goals are set for each person and that these are reviewed, revised and updated to best support a person's recovery using a strength‑based approach. To pro‑actively draw on personal expertise and the skills and knowledge of all team members to improve outcomes for people and their carers. To work in partnership with Home Care agencies to facilitate and support a reablement approach to care provision. Ensuring proactive right sizing of packages. To proactively facilitate the person through their pathway in a way that facilitates timely discharge from home first whilst ensuring the appropriate intervention reablement/rehabilitation takes place to minimise the need for long term care. To address gaps in the provision of care and changing needs through flexible and adaptable care planning, sign posting, onward referral and supported interventions. To document the required information to support information sharing and monitoring of service key performance indicators. To follow agreed case management pathway to ensure consistency of process. About Us Why colleagues think we are 'a great place to work' As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care‑experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Details Date posted: 14 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number: 434‑CR7134177‑B Job locations: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Legal Industry: Law Practice Qualifications & Experience Current registration with HCPC/NMC/SWE. Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Nursing/Social Work. Clinical educator course/Practice educator course. Able to evidence CPD, in line with regulatory body standards. Training/Formal courses in courses appropriate to post (e.g. Continuing Healthcare). At least 3‑4 years' experience in a clinical/frontline environment (Band 6 or equivalent). Experience in supervision of junior staff/students. Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice. Experience of working in hospital discharge/discharge planning/discharge pathways. Excellent communication skills (verbal & non‑verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately interpret and convey information relating to patients' health & social care needs. Able to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and documentation. Effective partnership working with health and social care colleagues. Excellent problem solving and coordination skills. Proven ability to use a variety of IT programmes and databases. Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Comprehensive knowledge of discharge processes and pathways in Health & Social Care. Knowledge of legislation relevant to post (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Health and Safety, Data Protection). Awareness of limitation of own professional abilities. Positive response to constructive criticism. Special Circumstances To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness. Self‑Motivated. Willingness to work flexibly across locations. Ability to work flexibly (weekends/bank holidays). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Employer details Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL Website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr