Job summary
We
are able to offer the following opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse or
Allied Health Professional with experience in working with mental health
wishing to develop their career working within a Integrated Commissioning Board
(ICB). The role is working in the All Age Continuing Care Team based in Chatham,
Kent. You will be employed by NHS Kent
and Medway ICB and primarily working across the Swale, Medway, Dartford,
Gravesham and Swanley areas.
We
are seeking a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with relevant mental
health and patient experience and case management with excellent communication
and assessment skills. You will be required to evidence a working knowledge of
NHS Continuing Healthcare pathways and tools and have an interest in developing
your skills further in this interesting field of practice. In return we can offer you the opportunity of
flexible, varied and interesting work, excellent career progression and the
support of a highly motivated, friendly, supportive team and organisation.
The
hours are 37.5 per week and Monday to Friday 09.00 17.00 hours, though we can
offer some flexibility.
It is important
to note that you will need the ability to travel to a variety of locations to
undertake this post.
Informal
visits or discussions regarding the posts are warmly welcomed, please contact
either:
Janice Winter,
Senior Nurse Assessor on 01634 335095 option 8
Main duties of the job
The All Age Continuing Care Team is responsible for undertaking detailed clinical assessments, quality reviews and commissioning services and support for individuals subject to various NHS eligibility criteria, such as The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care, The Mental Health Act and Neurological Rehabilitation pathways.
Please see the job description for further details.
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are
reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly
organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for
us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to
accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time
for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work
flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree
objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to
training opportunities.
We are committed to equal
opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our
population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the
community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual
orientation. If you would like this information in an alternative format, or in
a different language, please contact the HR team at kmicb.hr@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that the All Age Continuing Care Teams work-streams are managed effectively in relation to implementation of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).
- Assessment and reviews of NHS CHC patient pathways where the responsible commissioner is NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB). Care settings include specialist residential, supported living and nursing homes.
- The post holder is required to work in partnership with NHS colleagues, Local Authority and private sector organisations as appropriate with the aim of ensuring that treatment timelines are adhered to and clinical goals are met.
- The post holder will undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments and reviews of individuals using appropriate assessment tools to implement the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.
- Manage enquiries by various stakeholders in relation to, NHS CHC, FNC and provide detailed, informed verbal and written responses.
- Assist the senior management team in order to ensure correct processes are followed in delivery of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare & NHS Funded Nursing Care. Represent the department at Local Authority (LA) safeguarding meetings.
- Ability to undertake assessments of capacity and coordinate/complete Best Interest Meetings as required.
- Ensure accurate and open communication with a range of organisations and individuals.
- Keep accurate and robust records at all times.
- The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
- The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager to deliver the service.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that the All Age Continuing Care Teams work-streams are managed effectively in relation to implementation of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).
- Assessment and reviews of NHS CHC patient pathways where the responsible commissioner is NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB). Care settings include specialist residential, supported living and nursing homes.
- The post holder is required to work in partnership with NHS colleagues, Local Authority and private sector organisations as appropriate with the aim of ensuring that treatment timelines are adhered to and clinical goals are met.
- The post holder will undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments and reviews of individuals using appropriate assessment tools to implement the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.
- Manage enquiries by various stakeholders in relation to, NHS CHC, FNC and provide detailed, informed verbal and written responses.
- Assist the senior management team in order to ensure correct processes are followed in delivery of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare & NHS Funded Nursing Care. Represent the department at Local Authority (LA) safeguarding meetings.
- Ability to undertake assessments of capacity and coordinate/complete Best Interest Meetings as required.
- Ensure accurate and open communication with a range of organisations and individuals.
- Keep accurate and robust records at all times.
- The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
- The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager to deliver the service.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and Section 117 after care needs.
- Experience in communicating with and to a variety of stakeholders and service users
- A good understanding of the National Framework for NHS continuing health care and funded nursing care, Mental Health Act, Section 117 aftercare, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding policy and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant post graduate diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge and experience
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and Section 117 after care needs.
- Experience in communicating with and to a variety of stakeholders and service users
- A good understanding of the National Framework for NHS continuing health care and funded nursing care, Mental Health Act, Section 117 aftercare, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding policy and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant post graduate diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge and experience
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings
- Evidence of continuing personal development
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
