Job summary
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse Coordinator
Band 6 (agenda for change). Please note we have two vacancies available.
Based in Kirkham House, Worcester or St Owen's, Hereford.
We will except applications from the below registrations.
- Registered Nurse - Adults
- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Registered Learning Disability Nurses
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated adult, mental health and learning disability registered nurses to join our Continuing Healthcare team. The role involves the coordination and chairing of CHC assessment meetings, package of care reviews and case management in relation to NHS commissioned care.
Prior knowledge of CHC would be beneficial but is not essential, as you will work within an experienced and supportive team who will support you to develop the relevant knowledge required.
Essential criteria for the role:
- Registered nurse with the NMC
- 3 years post registration experience
- Driving licence and access to a car
- IT literate
- High standard of English literacy skills, written and verbal
This is a community-based job, the post holder will need to attend onsite assessments across Herefordshire and/or Worcestershire.
The successful candidate should be able to work independently to deadlines, have excellent communication skills to engage patients and/or their representatives. It is essential that the successful candidate has a very flexible approach, a positive attitude and is delivery focused.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include:
- To complete a comprehensive assessment to determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- To provide a case management service including reviews for eligible clients for an appropriate package of care or placement.
We are a friendly and welcoming team. You will be allocated a mentor and will be fully supported through your induction using a novice to expert programme. By the end of your first year you will achieved the following key skills;
- Chairing complex MDT meetings
- Clinical analysis and detailed report writing skills
- In-depth knowledge of the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework and key supporting legalisation such as Mental Capacity Act
- An understanding of integrated commissioning
Working in a CHC service equips professionals with knowledge and experience that will be invaluable to them in their future careers.
About us
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB is the NHS organisation responsible for planning, buying and monitoring health services for our population of over 800,000 people who live within a mix of urban and rurally dispersed communities, spanning two of the largest counties in England.
We have a workforce of over 250 employees and hold a budget of £1.19 billionto commission hospital, community and mental health services. Our organisation is a dynamic, forward-looking and vibrant place to work, set within the backdrop of some of the country's most beautiful countryside
We are expanding our team and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated nurses to join us.
This is a rewarding and interesting role which will enable you to work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams across Health and Social Care establishing healthcare needs and supporting high quality care for clients and their families in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will need to be able to work independently to deadlines, have excellent communication skills to engage patients and/or their representatives and be able to produce large, detailed written reports. You will therefore, need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word. There is also a continued need to complete remote assessments via Microsoft Teams, confidence with IT systems and leading meetings both face to face and remote is essential.
You will need to be a car driver as assessments can take place in clients homes, community hospitals and care homes across Herefordshire or Worcestershire and out of area where required. There is an opportunity to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and this includes some working from home.
This a Monday Friday service, across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, based in either Worcester or Hereford. We have offices in Worcester & Herefordshire and promote hybrid working across the office and working from home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will need to be able to work independently to deadlines, have excellent communication skills to engage patients and/or their representatives and be able to produce large, detailed written reports. You will therefore, need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word. There is also a continued need to complete remote assessments via Microsoft Teams, confidence with IT systems and leading meetings both face to face and remote is essential.
You will need to be a car driver as assessments can take place in clients homes, community hospitals and care homes across Herefordshire or Worcestershire and out of area where required. There is an opportunity to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and this includes some working from home.
This a Monday Friday service, across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, based in either Worcester or Hereford. We have offices in Worcester & Herefordshire and promote hybrid working across the office and working from home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level qualification RGN, RMN or RNLD Registration
- Relevant degree or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Significant post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy / framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
- Knowledge and experience of working with safeguarding issues and policy guidance
- Experience of working with patients with multiple/ complex needs
- Ability to address complex or sensitive issues in an organised and appropriate manner both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Experience of working with Social Care professionals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective partnerships with a wide number of partners and stakeholders
- Ability to conduct nursing needs assessments, analyse the information collected in order to make an informed recommendation as to eligibility for continuing healthcare or for funded nursing care
- Ability to chair a MDT meeting
- Experience of working across organisations, local authorities, other NHS Trusts, voluntary and independent sectors
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with conflict or disagreement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level qualification RGN, RMN or RNLD Registration
- Relevant degree or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- Significant post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national and local policy / framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
- Knowledge and experience of working with safeguarding issues and policy guidance
- Experience of working with patients with multiple/ complex needs
- Ability to address complex or sensitive issues in an organised and appropriate manner both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Experience of working with Social Care professionals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective partnerships with a wide number of partners and stakeholders
- Ability to conduct nursing needs assessments, analyse the information collected in order to make an informed recommendation as to eligibility for continuing healthcare or for funded nursing care
- Ability to chair a MDT meeting
- Experience of working across organisations, local authorities, other NHS Trusts, voluntary and independent sectors
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with conflict or disagreement
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).
