Job summary
To clinically assess patients for NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility in patients' homes, care homes, hospitals.
To follow process laid out in National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Participate in MDT eligibility recommendations.
Ensure assessments are robust.
Complete new referrals for NHS Continuing Healthcare within 28 days as per the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Carry out joint assessments with Social Service colleagues to identify individuals who care needs meet the criteria for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Proactively manage a delegated caseload and have the ability to function autonomously. Demonstrate timely forward planning and an ability to organise self.
To complete relevant specific core reviews/assessments for NHS funded individuals e.g. Deprivation of Liberty/Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Deal with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour, and people approaching end stage of life.
Deal with difficult family situations and dynamics which require a high level of competent effort, and the ability to remain objective and use reflective practice and team support.
About us
Here at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Continuing Healthcare we are passionate about people. Working with our partners across the Integrated Care System to help the people of Norfolk and Waveney have access to, and get, the very best possible health care and support when they need it is at the heart of everything we do.
It's an exciting time for us and we're looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, vibrant environment that can help us achieve our aim.
So, if you share our passion for people and want to make a positive change to their health and health services then we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- First Level Registration NMC
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act
- Clear communicator, report writing skills
- Independent thinker
- Project management skills
Desirable
- 2 years post qualification experience to include caring for complex patients
- Community nursing experience, independent sector or hospital experience
- Further training evidenced
- Good understanding of Health and Social Care enviroments
- Clear Communicator, excellent writing and report writing skills
- workforce development knowledge and experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- First Level Registration NMC
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act
- Clear communicator, report writing skills
- Independent thinker
- Project management skills
Desirable
- 2 years post qualification experience to include caring for complex patients
- Community nursing experience, independent sector or hospital experience
- Further training evidenced
- Good understanding of Health and Social Care enviroments
- Clear Communicator, excellent writing and report writing skills
- workforce development knowledge and experience
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).
