Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Leading projects from initiation to completion and presenting the results to senior leadership throughout the Medical Center.
• Compiling all the necessary documentation and information by organizing a project management team.
• Working closely with the Service Chief and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems.
• Managing and coordinating all online communication tools such as internal SharePoint websites and other related informational tools, all done in consultation with communication specialists.
• Coordinating events hosted by officials, with assistance from continuing educational staff and initiatives when warranted.
• Working with various boards to coordinate regular committee meetings, ensuring all event management steps are completed.
• Performing audits and special studies to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources, measuring results, and reporting findings.
• Performing the full range of personnel management and administration for an organization with varied functions and activities.
• Acting as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel-related matters.
• Provides orientation for new staff.
• Processing new employees by requesting necessary equipment government issues laptop, cellphone, PIV card, and assure that all program access is complete.
• Providing budget and financial management for WHP and all its programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.
Remote: This is not a remote position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist - Whole Health Business Manager/PD99870S

Starting at $85,236 Per Year (GS 11)

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The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System (VAFLHS) Supervisory Social Work (SW) Homeless Program Manager is a fulltime clinical position within an integrated multi-facility healthcare system. The Homeless Manager promotes a High Reliability Organization (HRO) and manages the daily operation of multiple assigned Specialty Mental Health Programs across a continuum of care.

• The Program Manager provides administrative oversight of the program to include planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures, developing program goals and objectives, and monitoring, operating, and evaluating the functioning of the program.
• Oversees the daily operation of the programs, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• They are responsible for, or contribute to the program's budget, developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice, and service delivery.
• Provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Develops and implements methods for measuring effectiveness of the assigned programs utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. The Social Worker is able to demonstrate the ability to design changes based on empirical findings.
• Responsible for clinical programming, prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• Provide leadership, supervision, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for a minimum of 25 staff members across the healthcare system.
• Initiates and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports, including productivity assessments.
• The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following:
  • (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants;
  • (2) fair treatment of all employees;
  • (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements;
  • (4) career development of employees; and
  • (5) full utilization of their skills.
• Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
• Educating the community on VA health care services and benefits, increasing enrollment, and improving patient care coordination. The Program Manager may initiate outreach opportunities to engage in collaborative partnerships with other federal, state, and local agencies and departments.
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships throughout the facility and satellite clinics, including Primary Care, Veteran Readjustment Centers, Specialty Care Clinics, Facility Patient Advocates, VBA, PVA, and the Business Office to ensure access and a unified approach for providing continuity of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the special area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications.
• Reviews and approves or disapproves leave and premium pay requests. S/he assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Roseann Pomaranski, roseann.pomaranski@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Ad-Hoc Basis
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 11384-F

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or a Social Worker at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Marriage & Family Therapist Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• VCD is responsible for the professional & administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals, and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).
• Oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• Leads coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• Assumes the Lead role in planning, establishing, and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, as well as monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating the work of all Vet Center Staff, including Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health Professionals recognized as licensed independent practitioners, Title 5 Readjustment Counselors, outreach workers, and program support assistants.
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include Face-to-face and virtual services based on client preference
• Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive client care
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 4:30pm; however candidate may be subject to working some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required; work schedule is subject to change based on veterans' needs.
Compressed/Flexible:Available at Supervisory discretion
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 78047A Marriage and Family Therapist (Program Manager), GS-0182-13
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $121,485 Per Year (GS 13)

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, or a Social Worker at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor Program Manager, RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers, Vet Center Outstations and Community Access Points) and in communities distant from the Vet Center through planned outreach, often in conjunction with a Mobile Vet Center
• Administrative and outreach staff service functions are also the responsibility of the VCD
• The LPMHC Program Manager VCD oversees the fiscal, contractual, and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• Leads the coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• VCD takes the lead in planning, establishing and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the work of all Vet Center staff, including social workers, other Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health professionals, Title 5 Readjustment counselors, outreach workers and office Managers
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include in-person and virtual services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 4:30pm; however candidate may be subject to working some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required; work schedule is subject to change based on veterans' needs.
Compressed/Flexible:Available at Supervisory discretion
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 50586A Licensed Professional MH Counselor (Program Manager), GS-183-13
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $121,485 Per Year (GS 13)

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Here within the Skin Cancer Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are looking to recruit a dynamic registered nurse to the post of: Band 7 Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse.

The successful candidate must have current or previous experience of working within Skin Cancer specialist nursing.

The role requires a leader who can work autonomously within their scope of practice and support the team to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers.

You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.

This role will require flexibility and potential for cross site working

We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for further details.

The main duties of the role are:
• Responsibility for the management of a defined caseload.
• To provide leadership to the team, ensuring evidence based practice whilst leading on service and quality improvement.
• Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
• Provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the specialty service and supporting the team to work to this high standard.
• Competent in dermoscopy
• The post holder will ensure cost effective use of resources

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses. For hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.  If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage


For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.


A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.



This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

JOB TITLE: Manager, Territory Sales –

**This territory will cover the NYC/Tri-State area**

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.


What Territory Management - Dist contributes to Cardinal Health
Territory Management is responsible for cold calling, prospecting and building relationships that will increase account penetration, revenue growth and customer satisfaction within a specified product line, business segment and/or geography. Focus areas will include driving new business as well as increasing penetration in existing accounts.

What is expected of you and others at this level in Direct Sales for functional success

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technical or production staff
• Has accountability for managing financial resources
• Provides technical guidance to employees
• Develops processes and procedures to implement functional strategies
• Has in-depth expertise in own job family and knowledge of the related job families
• Applies expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to employees in own area
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, that impact the work of subordinates within job family; influences subordinates to support decision by presenting rationale/business case
• Models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct
• Recognizes development needs and capability gaps in own area and arranges specific projects/assignments to address needs
• Proactively identifies talent internally and externally, including participation in succession planning process for job family
• Cascades organizational goals through the function/work area to the individual level and ensures individuals understand how they can contribute
• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style
• Accepts responsibility for establishing goals and achieving results within own job family, holding self and others accountable for results
• Manages budget for own area and allocates resources accordingly, applying knowledge of profit drivers within own area/job family
• Interprets internal/external business issues and adapts work priorities in own area
• Assists in the definition of strategic plans for own work team/job family or key product(s)/service(s)
• Works with customers to anticipate and interpret customer needs and business challenges
• Identifies quality and service-oriented customer solutions and shares key learnings with others
• Resolves operational problems that impact the effectiveness of own area
• Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and in focusing on quality within work
• Works collaboratively with internal/external groups to achieve business results, integrating the diverse perspectives of individuals of different backgrounds; coaches others in the dynamics of effective teamwork
• Effectively solicits and explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view; states own point of view

Responsibilities in this role

• Administrative / Leadership accountability for 5+ field sales people
• Quarterly & Annual sales budget responsibility
• Analyze and interpret sales / financial data to determine areas of need for territory
• Long and short term strategy / planning
• Business to Business negotiation
• Support account maintenance and prospecting activities
• Responsible for coaching, training, and developing talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred
• Previous people management experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years healthcare sales experience
• Ability to travel 50% of time
• Strong planning, forecasting, negotiation and presentation skills

Anticipated pay range: $141,300-$179,100 (includes targeted variable pay)

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/08/24 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinical Pharmacist Case Manger is responsible for working with prescribers and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT) to enhancing the care of PACE participants with multiple chronic co-morbid conditions requiring complex medication regimens. The clinical pharmacist case manager would assess participants for potential treatment optimization and provide feedback to IDT. Also assists the IDT in identifying and resolving drug-related problems for participants. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Pharmacy Benefit Manager to ensure adherence to Part D regulations and cost-effective medication utilization. The Clinical Pharmacist Case Manager will assist the Director of Pharmacy in the measurement of program objectives and outcomes for the enterprises Clinical Pharmacy Programs. They must adhere to all Human Resources (HR) and Staff Development policies and procedures, including facility and department orientation and mandatory training and education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:           

• Reviews and evaluates drug information to identify potential medication therapy problems and recommends appropriate solutions to problems to IDT.

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for participants to achieve optimal participant care outcomes.

• Assist with monitoring prescribing patterns across multiple sites to ensure pharmacy initiatives and processes are uniformly implemented with provide appropriate education when needed. Audit records to ensure processes are being followed and provide information to leadership as necessary.

• Implement policies and standard operating procedures related to the utilization of medications with attention to quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

• Reviews current literature, identifies, develop, and implementation of new pharmacy strategies and innovation pilot projects.

• Serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for pharmacy technicians and other internal staffs.   

• Develop and implement patient centered, literacy level appropriate education for PACE participants

• Provide in-service education to internal clinical staffs on medications.

• Implement and maintain a standardized stock medication list and tracking system at each PACE site.           

• Performs other related duties as assigned by pharmacy director.

Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Monday - Friday

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with a focus in ambulatory care or geriatrics preferred.

License/Registration:

NY State Pharmacy license required.

Board Certification in Geriatric or Ambulatory Pharmacy preferred.

Experience:

Minimal one year managed care pharmacy experience; one year ambulatory care pharmacy experience; one year long term care or consulting pharmacy experience

Specialized Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates knowledge in the field of geriatric pharmacy practice

• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Skilled in project management with ability to motivate others to see projects through to completion

• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Applications

• Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.

• Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.

• Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and ability to lift patients safely and using OSHA guidelines, etc.

• Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to care for patients, use medical supplies, etc.

• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas Position requires the individual to be able to travel, and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day.

• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools (ie. typing, use of medical supplies, equipment, etc.)

• Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually assess patients, read orders type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.

• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.

• Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Salary Range (Min-Max):

$110,000.00 - $120,000.00

To clinically assess patients for NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility in patients homes, care homes and acute/community hospitals in the locality served by the North Yorkshire NHS Continuing Healthcare Team, Humber and North Yorkshire ICB To follow the process laid out in the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare; to include organisation, co-ordination and participation in MDT eligibility recommendations to be verified by CCG decision makers. Ensure assessments conducted are robust, transparent and multi-agency (where required) for NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care Analysis of supporting documentation to establish critical history of the patients relevant needs to produce a specialist nursing assessment. Complete new referrals for NHS Continuing Healthcare within 28 days as per the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. To undertake NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC) determinations for service users who require ongoing nursing care in a care home with nursing, ensuring that patients are assessed within current guidelines and then reviewed after three months/ annually in line with DoH framework. Carry out joint assessments with Social Service colleagues whenever requested to ensure appropriate placement of service users Ability to manage challenge and conflict in regard to NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and recommendation/decision making. Be influential within a complex and challenging environment. To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self-determination, enabling clients to live in the community and support their preferences whenever feasible. To be actively involved in complaint investigations, contribute to responses to appeals and in monitoring the quality care standards in local nursing home. They will ensure the Head of Continuing Care and the Commissioning Team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern. Liaising and sharing information with other teams on a need to know basis where appropriate and with permission to do so. Can be required to impart distressing information to families regarding placement and future care including discussion of poor prognosis. Advise and influence resolution with any parties involved in conflict regarding the assessed outcome of care. Dealing and working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour, and people approaching end stage of life. Dealing with difficult family situations and dynamics which require a high level of competent effort, and the ability to remain objective and use reflective practice and team support. To work across the hospital and care home interface. To participate in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan. To undertake and comply with all mandatory training. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.