Health Case Manager

The Health Case Management Service provides a case management function for the population of Leeds (18 years and above) who are eligible for NHS Fast Track and Continuing Healthcare funding. Patients can be in the community or requiring support from acute settings.

The service operates 365 days a year, over 7 days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00, Bank Holiday hours 09:00 to 17:00.

A fantastic and challenging opportunity has arisen in the Health Case Management Service. We are looking for a dynamic, self motivated Band 6 Health Case Manager (HCM) to join our team. We welcome applications from health professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. It would be essential for applicants to have a professional registration and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification or have the aspiration to undertake the BIA training.

You will have experience of working with adults and their carers within a hospital and /or community setting. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work on your own independently and creatively using a problem solving approach. It is essential that you are motivated, organised, a team player and enjoy the buzz of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure, managing competing demands and be able to prioritise according to service requirements.

The appointed applicant will:-

• Manage a complex caseload.
• Work alongside MDT including, ICB, Neighbourhood Team, LTHT and legal team.
• Support with coordinating of day to day tasks and referrals.
• To provide a Lead role for the service.
• Supervise and mentor staff
• Have opportunities to be develop skills in safeguarding, personal health budgets, clinical supervisions, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity, clinical nurse assessments for end of life pathways.
• Complete DOLIC assessments and other legal work such as S21A challenges.

The allocated Health Case Manager's (HCM) central philosophy and approach is placing the individual at the centre and proactively supporting patients. The HCM will collaboratively work alongside patients to promote choice and control over their care and support. The HCM will have oversight of the person's care and offer options and services to meet an individual's health and social needs through available resources to promote quality and cost effective outcomes.

The post will be based at Rutland Lodge Medical Practice.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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• Frequency Annual (Agenda for Change roles)
• Vacancy Reference C-26
• Contract Type Permanent
• Weekly Working Hours 37.5
• Closing Date 11 October, 2026
• Staff Group Nursing and Midwifery Registered
• Business Unit Adult Business Unit
• Location 2nd Floor, Rutland Lodge, Potternewton Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom