Clinical Quality Officer - Learning Disabilities

The post holder will act as an expert Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse providing specialist clinical and care management advice and support for adults with a diagnosis of a learning disability who have complex needs and for whom, North Central London (London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington) has commissioning responsibility.

The post holder will develop positive working relationships with networks of health and care professionals, working in a person-centered way to support the wellbeing of the clients. The post holder may support clients with fully health funded, or joint health and social care needs who require specialist health input.

They will be actively involved in developing care plans and advising on appropriate packages of care in the community or supporting with stepping down from an inpatient mental health facility. They will ensure the delivery of high quality that is effective, safe, and ensure that client's experience of care is positive., Good understanding of the commissioning principles to ensure that packages are commissioned based on need and in line with the ICB's principles.

Plan and organise their own day to day work, be independent and keep clear records of actions.

Collaborate with the commissioning managers to contribute to the saving targets via their input regarding needs-based commissioning decisions.

Effectively manage a caseload of clients with a mental health/learning disabilities and complex care needs.Contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans using evidence based and person-centred principles.

Liaise and work in a joined-up way with the client, their family, relevant health and care professionals, and all other health and social care agencies involved in the care of the person.

Represent the ICB in complex care panels and Section 117 panels to provide clinical oversight on care and risk management plans, and help inform discussions effecting resource allocation, including making recommendations to commissioners on what care should be commissioned to support that individual to meet their needs.

Complete quality assurance assessments and monitor community the quality of care offered from inpatient providers the ICB commissions for individuals with complex care needs (learning disabilities and mental health).

On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.

ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs:o to improve outcomes in population health and healthcareo tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and accesso enhance productivity and value for moneyo help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

North Central London's population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions - or buys - on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims.

NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London. We believe in being inclusive and we welcome job applications from all communities and backgrounds.