Job summary
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the CHC department's operations by assessing a specific cohort of individuals, working in conjunction with external stakeholders, to implement an effective service, ensuring the delivery of key quality outcomes and strategic objectives.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of patient centred assessments in order to identify any primary health care need which may result in eligibility for CHC (or associated funding stream) ensuring the national framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care is implemented and complied with according to the principles and processes. Where appropriate, onward referral to other agencies may be required.
The role will ensure that the provision of care achieves individual outcomes and ensures the delivery of efficient qualitative placements.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is required to:
1. Working within a team of Continuing Healthcare Practitioners ensuring a high-quality service is delivered.
2. Managing a specific caseload of CHC eligible individuals with complex needs.
3. Facilitating and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework.
4. Ensuring the principles and duties of COPDOLS are holistically, consistently and conscientiously applied.
5. Supporting the AACC team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery.
6. Ensure that all processes that are implemented are compliant with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework
7. Commitment to completing all mandatory training.
8. Assisting the Team Leads for Continuing Healthcare with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes.
9. Supporting delivery and development of standard operating procedures and processes.
10. Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
11. Maintaining professional registration and up-to date knowledge of legislation.
12. Provide specialist advice and guidance.
13. Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes.
14. Prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working within a team of Continuing Healthcare Practitioners ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuous improvement.
2. Managing a specific caseload of CHC eligible individuals with complex needs.
3. Facilitating and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework.
4. Ensuring the principles and duties of Liberty Protection Standards are holistically, consistently and conscientiously applied.
5. Supporting the AACC team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery.
6. Supporting the Team Leads in ensuring that all processes that are implemented are compliant with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework
7. Commitment to completing all mandatory training.
8. Assisting the Team Leads for Continuing Healthcare with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes as well as capturing of lessons learned to mitigate these instances.
9. Supporting delivery and development of standard operating procedures and processes, including those for personal health budgets (PHBs), within the team.
10. Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
11. Maintaining professional registration and up-to date knowledge of legislation as well as demonstrating accountability for own actions according to relevant professional code of conduct.
12. Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service working with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.
13. Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes.
14. Prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
15. Ensuring a person-centred approach with individuals, families and representatives.
16. Complying with NHS Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and / or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies. Complying with the organisations conduct and accountability code and any relevant codes of conduct dependent on your profession (e.g Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working within a team of Continuing Healthcare Practitioners ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuous improvement.
2. Managing a specific caseload of CHC eligible individuals with complex needs.
3. Facilitating and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework.
4. Ensuring the principles and duties of Liberty Protection Standards are holistically, consistently and conscientiously applied.
5. Supporting the AACC team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery.
6. Supporting the Team Leads in ensuring that all processes that are implemented are compliant with the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care National Framework
7. Commitment to completing all mandatory training.
8. Assisting the Team Leads for Continuing Healthcare with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes as well as capturing of lessons learned to mitigate these instances.
9. Supporting delivery and development of standard operating procedures and processes, including those for personal health budgets (PHBs), within the team.
10. Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
11. Maintaining professional registration and up-to date knowledge of legislation as well as demonstrating accountability for own actions according to relevant professional code of conduct.
12. Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service working with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.
13. Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes.
14. Prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
15. Ensuring a person-centred approach with individuals, families and representatives.
16. Complying with NHS Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and / or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies. Complying with the organisations conduct and accountability code and any relevant codes of conduct dependent on your profession (e.g Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or equivalent
- Significant CHC experience
- Experience of assessing individuals for health care or social care needs
- Experience of working within NHS
- Current driving licence and access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or equivalent
- Significant CHC experience
- Experience of assessing individuals for health care or social care needs
- Experience of working within NHS
- Current driving licence and access to a car
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
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).
