Job summary
Are you an experienced CHC professional ready to take a strategic step into a role where your expertise directly shapes care for our most vulnerable residents? Mid and South Essex ICB is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Nurse Advanced to join our dynamic All Age Continuing Care service.
This is more than a management role; its a chance to become a pivotal leader. You will autonomously manage a complex caseload, lead Multi-Disciplinary Teams through critical eligibility decisions, and commission bespoke care packages that truly change lives. Your deep understanding of the National Framework will be essential.
We are looking for a confident leader with proven CHC experience. If you also possess knowledge of the Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CoP DoLS), you are the ideal candidate to navigate our most sensitive cases.
Join us to champion best practice, mentor a skilled team, and ensure the highest standards of compassionate, legally compliant care across mid and south Essex.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner, you will be the lead expert for a complex caseload within our All Age Continuing Care service. Your core duties will involve chairing Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assess eligibility using the Decision Support Tool, and designing, commissioning, and reviewing personalised care packages. You will provide professional supervision and guidance to junior team members, ensuring the highest standards of practice. A key aspect of the role involves safeguarding our most vulnerable patients, which includes applying your knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will act as a vital link between patients, families, and a wide network of health and social care providers across mid and south Essex to ensure seamless, person-centred care.
About us
At Tehy Care we connect exceptional healthcare talent with transformative opportunities. We are not just a placement service; we are career partners who champion your expertise. Our reputation is built on placing specialists like you in roles where you can make a strategic impact.
We have a trusted, long-standing partnership with the Mid and South Essex ICB, giving you access to this pivotal role within their All Age Continuing Care service. Our team, comprised of former healthcare professionals, understands the nuances of CHC and the importance of your specialist skills.
When you work with us, you receive more than a competitive locum rate. You get a dedicated consultant, seamless payroll, and continuous support. We handle the logistics, empowering you to focus on what you do best: delivering high-quality, compassionate care and leading complex cases.
Join our network and take the next step in your career with an agency that truly values your specialist contribution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert leadership and management within the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) service. The post-holder will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, coordination, and case management of individuals with complex health needs, leading on the determination of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and the commissioning of bespoke care packages. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and a robust understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding complex care.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Complex Case Management:
Act as the lead professional for a defined caseload of individuals with highly complex, intense, and unpredictable healthcare needs.
Autonomously manage the end-to-end CHC process, from referral to case resolution, ensuring all decisions are robust, defensible, and person-centred.
Chair and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring the effective use of the Decision Support Tool (DST) to reach legally sound eligibility recommendations.
Professional and Team Supervision:
Provide professional leadership, clinical supervision, and mentorship to Band 6 Assessors and support staff within the team.
Act as a source of expert advice on the National Framework for CHC and NHS-Funded Nursing Care for colleagues, health partners, and local authorities.
Care Planning and Commissioning:
Develop, implement, and regularly review highly specialist, personalised care and support plans for individuals eligible for CHC.
Lead on commissioning tailored packages of care, ensuring they are clinically effective, cost-efficient, and meet the individuals assessed needs.
Manage the financial aspects of each case within a delegated budget.
Safeguarding and Legal Compliance:
Ensure all practice is compliant with the NHS National Framework for CHC, the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the Care Act (2014).
Apply expert knowledge to identify and manage safeguarding concerns, acting as a safeguarding lead for complex cases.
Utilise knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Court of Protection (CoP) to ensure that care arrangements are lawful and protect the human rights of individuals who lack capacity.
Stakeholder Engagement and Service Development:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including acute and community healthcare providers, social care, independent care homes, and service users and their families.
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the AACC service through audit, clinical governance, and the implementation of best practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert leadership and management within the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) service. The post-holder will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, coordination, and case management of individuals with complex health needs, leading on the determination of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and the commissioning of bespoke care packages. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and a robust understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding complex care.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Complex Case Management:
Act as the lead professional for a defined caseload of individuals with highly complex, intense, and unpredictable healthcare needs.
Autonomously manage the end-to-end CHC process, from referral to case resolution, ensuring all decisions are robust, defensible, and person-centred.
Chair and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring the effective use of the Decision Support Tool (DST) to reach legally sound eligibility recommendations.
Professional and Team Supervision:
Provide professional leadership, clinical supervision, and mentorship to Band 6 Assessors and support staff within the team.
Act as a source of expert advice on the National Framework for CHC and NHS-Funded Nursing Care for colleagues, health partners, and local authorities.
Care Planning and Commissioning:
Develop, implement, and regularly review highly specialist, personalised care and support plans for individuals eligible for CHC.
Lead on commissioning tailored packages of care, ensuring they are clinically effective, cost-efficient, and meet the individuals assessed needs.
Manage the financial aspects of each case within a delegated budget.
Safeguarding and Legal Compliance:
Ensure all practice is compliant with the NHS National Framework for CHC, the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the Care Act (2014).
Apply expert knowledge to identify and manage safeguarding concerns, acting as a safeguarding lead for complex cases.
Utilise knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Court of Protection (CoP) to ensure that care arrangements are lawful and protect the human rights of individuals who lack capacity.
Stakeholder Engagement and Service Development:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including acute and community healthcare providers, social care, independent care homes, and service users and their families.
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the AACC service through audit, clinical governance, and the implementation of best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Nurse (Adult/LD/Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience, including substantial and proven experience in a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) role.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of the NHS National Framework for CHC and NHS-Funded Nursing Care.
- Proven experience in chairing MDT meetings, completing DSTs, and making eligibility recommendations.
- Excellent assessment, care planning, and case management skills for complex cases.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring abilities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to analyse complex clinical information and make high-stakes decisions.
Desirable
- Experience or formal training in the Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CoP DoLS).
- Experience in a Band 7 or equivalent senior clinical role.
- A recognised management or leadership qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Nurse (Adult/LD/Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience, including substantial and proven experience in a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) role.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of the NHS National Framework for CHC and NHS-Funded Nursing Care.
- Proven experience in chairing MDT meetings, completing DSTs, and making eligibility recommendations.
- Excellent assessment, care planning, and case management skills for complex cases.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring abilities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to analyse complex clinical information and make high-stakes decisions.
Desirable
- Experience or formal training in the Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CoP DoLS).
- Experience in a Band 7 or equivalent senior clinical role.
- A recognised management or leadership qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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