Job summary
NHS Devon are seeking to recruit a professional Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessor post, working in either the Plymouth/western area or the Exeter/Eastern area of Devon. This role requires home working with regular attendance at the office base in Exeter. You will also be required to travel to other locations across the county of Devon, and occasionally out of county to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be part of the Nursing and Quality Directorate for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB). Their aim will be to improve the quality of care and value for money of services commissioned for individuals who are the responsibility of NHS Devon ICB.
Post holders must be registered nursing professionals or Allied Health Professionals/Social Workers and have an ability to travel independently around Devon and the wider locality. (Travel expenses and travelling officer status available). We are also interested in individuals who have learning disability experience.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake CHC assessments of individuals who have been identified as potentially eligible for NHS funding contribution to their care. Assessments are undertaken in a timely manner and in a variety of settings, including the individual's own home, care home setting, and other settings as required. Assessments are undertaken either face to face or virtually.
- Responsible for facilitating, assessment and reviewing a person's eligibility for NHS CHC Funding or Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution ensuring that the core values and principles of the National Framework is applied, and all local policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Completion of a suitable personalised care plan drawn up for and with the individual, and where appropriate through a Personal Health Budget, (PHB) considering the ICB's responsibility to arrange safe, good quality care that meet the needs of the person and make the best use of available resources.
- Actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer's, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC and health and social care joint funded packages of care
- Provide information and explanation to individuals' relatives, carers, representatives, and advocates regarding the assessment & review processes. This may include leading sensitive discussions with professionals and the public
About us
NHS Devon Integrated Care System
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.
Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.
About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.
For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eligibility to Work in the UK Important Information NHS Devon does not currently hold a sponsorship license to support visa applications. We have been able to successfully meet our recruitment needs without the requirement for visa sponsorship. As such, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the appropriate legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who meet this requirement. Thank you for your understanding.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eligibility to Work in the UK Important Information NHS Devon does not currently hold a sponsorship license to support visa applications. We have been able to successfully meet our recruitment needs without the requirement for visa sponsorship. As such, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the appropriate legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who meet this requirement. Thank you for your understanding.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Experience of case management.
- Experience in care planning and assessment of need.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Member of a relevant professional body. (Registered with NMC or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) essential)
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development.
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Previous experience in similar role, including Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and/or Social Workers
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Experience
Essential
- Management of confidential information in line with policies and best practice guidance.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to deal with negative and unpleasant reactions to situations regarding decisions on a regular basis.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experiences Chairing, Supporting and/or inputting into Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings and collaborative working with Individuals, Families and other Health and Social Care Professionals
- Experience of working within CHC i.e. Fast Tracks, checklists or DST's or a good understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the National NHS Framework.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Use professional curiosity to determine an appropriate assessment of need to inform eligibility criteria.
Other
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on completing and reviewing health needs assessment.
- Full driving licence
Planning
Essential
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to prioritise work as necessary on a day to day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Experience of case management.
- Experience in care planning and assessment of need.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Member of a relevant professional body. (Registered with NMC or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) essential)
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development.
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Previous experience in similar role, including Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and/or Social Workers
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Experience
Essential
- Management of confidential information in line with policies and best practice guidance.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to deal with negative and unpleasant reactions to situations regarding decisions on a regular basis.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experiences Chairing, Supporting and/or inputting into Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings and collaborative working with Individuals, Families and other Health and Social Care Professionals
- Experience of working within CHC i.e. Fast Tracks, checklists or DST's or a good understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the National NHS Framework.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Use professional curiosity to determine an appropriate assessment of need to inform eligibility criteria.
Other
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on completing and reviewing health needs assessment.
- Full driving licence
Planning
Essential
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to prioritise work as necessary on a day to day basis.
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).
