Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the ICB for a CHC Clinical Nurse Assessor. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of individuals in the community/ home /nursing homes and hospitals to determine eligibility to receive NHS Continuing Care or Funded Nursing Care.
The practitioner will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate the process, establish eligibility and assist in identifying a suitable care package. The assessor will be responsible to ensure that the review process for all NHS Funded Care is undertaken in accordance with current guidance.
The role will be part of the MDT and determine the individuals eligibility inline with the NHS Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. This will encompass explaining the process to patients and families; health and social care colleagues and care providers. Ensuring that the process is transparent and clearly understood by all parties.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team.
To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis.
To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.
To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.
To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.
The full job description is attached
About us
The Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHS
organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of
1.26 million people in the Black Country. We manage the NHS budget for
the area (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) and we are
responsible for planning and buying Primary Medical Services (GPs), dental,
optometry and pharmacy services.
Working for the ICB means you are making
a difference to the lives and health of people in the Black Country.
We are part of the Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS),
known as Healthier Futures, which is a partnership of organisations working
together to bring health and social care services closer together for the good
of our communities. We support the ICS vision for a healthier place with
healthier people and healthier futures.
The ICB has five core values that underpin the
way we work and help to guide our actions and the decisions we make for local
people and communities. These are compassion, inclusivity, integrity,
fairness and trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer who actively supports and
encourages increasing the diversity of our employees, and welcome applications
from people with transferable skills gained through experience across the full
range of health and social care settings.
We are also a bronze award holder under the Defence Employer
Recognition Scheme (ERS). The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK
employers for defence personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the
required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment
process with the multidisciplinary team.
- To
co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments,
gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers
and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from
medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve
complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and
prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information
to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the
patient record.
- To
restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self
determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their
preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist
in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
- Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded
Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment
and reviewing of all care provision.
- To
educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National
Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and
matters of local service provision.
- To
be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and
Head of Service as required.
- Contribute
in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs
portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
- Ensure
the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully
aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required
with the ICB Quality Team.
- Be
aware of the safeguarding vulnerable adults policy and procedure and attend
multidisciplinary meeting as required.
- To
maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies,
procedures, legislation laid out by the relevant professional bodies.
- Work
within the clinical guidelines and policy guidelines relevant to practice.
- Participate
in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop
appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan
- To
develop and maintain multi professional/agency networks representing the ICB.
- Responsible
for the teaching and dissemination of information to students, social care
staff, health professionals, and independent sector about NHS Continuing Care
and Funded Nursing Care Contributions, on an individual and group basis.
- To
prioritise and manage caseloads, under the direction of the Lead Nurse.
- To
contribute to the effective running of the department, deputising for
colleagues and Lead Nurse.
- To
call, attend or lead team meetings, continuing care meetings and
multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings
to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus, improving patient and
family experience.
- To promote effective working
arrangements with care homeowners, social services, community nursing and acute
sector staff.
- To
undertake and comply with all mandatory training.
- To
undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of
the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the
required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment
process with the multidisciplinary team.
- To
co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments,
gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers
and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from
medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve
complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and
prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information
to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the
patient record.
- To
restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self
determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their
preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist
in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
- Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded
Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment
and reviewing of all care provision.
- To
educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National
Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and
matters of local service provision.
- To
be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and
Head of Service as required.
- Contribute
in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs
portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
- Ensure
the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully
aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required
with the ICB Quality Team.
- Be
aware of the safeguarding vulnerable adults policy and procedure and attend
multidisciplinary meeting as required.
- To
maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies,
procedures, legislation laid out by the relevant professional bodies.
- Work
within the clinical guidelines and policy guidelines relevant to practice.
- Participate
in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop
appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan
- To
develop and maintain multi professional/agency networks representing the ICB.
- Responsible
for the teaching and dissemination of information to students, social care
staff, health professionals, and independent sector about NHS Continuing Care
and Funded Nursing Care Contributions, on an individual and group basis.
- To
prioritise and manage caseloads, under the direction of the Lead Nurse.
- To
contribute to the effective running of the department, deputising for
colleagues and Lead Nurse.
- To
call, attend or lead team meetings, continuing care meetings and
multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings
to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus, improving patient and
family experience.
- To promote effective working
arrangements with care homeowners, social services, community nursing and acute
sector staff.
- To
undertake and comply with all mandatory training.
- To
undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of
the post.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of underpinned by theory and experience
- Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities
- Understanding of service provision for the client group
- Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
- Able to work within hostile environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
- Experience of working with service users and carers including case management
- Good understanding of National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
- Experience of managing a case load
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to travel across the BC ICB sites and to external organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- Current & relevant NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of underpinned by theory and experience
- Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities
- Understanding of service provision for the client group
- Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
- Able to work within hostile environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
- Experience of working with service users and carers including case management
- Good understanding of National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
- Experience of managing a case load
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to travel across the BC ICB sites and to external organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- Current & relevant NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of professional 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.
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).
