Job summary
As a registered nurse experienced in CHC, you will join a busy team of nurses who play a pivotal role in the CHC process.
Knowledge and understanding of the current national and local policy/Framework Guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care is essential.
If you have the energy, enthusiasm, values and drive that are required for this post we invite you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance and support of the Clinical Lead, the Nurse Assessor will assess individuals for NHS Continuing Healthcare, in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing care, revised July 2022. The Nurse Assessor will promote best practice and provide professional advice to Nursing Homes and other providers, promoting good relationships and liaising with colleagues from other disciplines both internally and externally to the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Assessments are completed face to face.
The post holder will be required to follow due process for determining eligibility for NHS CHC for live and retrospective cases, as well as appeals and dispute cases.
As part of the review process, the Nurse Assessor will review the eligibility for the NHS CHC , as well as the care plan, to ensure that all care needs are being met safely and effectively. You will monitor and influence the quality of care that is provided to patients; drawing on previous skills and knowledge to improve the patient experience of care. You will provide professional advice to patients, carers and multi-agency colleagues, including signposting to appropriate services and resources.
The Nurse Assessor will contribute to the safeguarding adults from abuse process (SAFA) by undertaking reviews of individuals who have been identified as at risk of harm; as part of this process you will have a role in the monitoring and reviewing of placements/packages of care.
About us
Herts & West Essex Integrated Care Board is a leading NHS organisation with an award-winning governing body. Working closely with partner organisations, the ICB's staff design, plan and commission health services for more than half a million people and monitor the quality and effectiveness of those services.
The ICB currently has 3 vacancies for Nurse Assessors within the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) team. We are recruiting to one full time position (37.5 hours per week) and two part time positions (30 hours per week).
In addition to the basic salary, these posts attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and maximum payment per annum (pro rata where applicable) in line with Agenda for Change.
The posts are based at our Harlow site. The post-holder will need to be able to travel between all sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st Level Registered General Nurse/NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge, Training and 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 at all levels; written documents, spread sheets and presentations to a professional standard
- Ability to self -motivate, to manage and prioritise own workload with a high level of planning and organisational skills; having an innovative, influencing and creative approach to problem solving; being assertive and influencing in negotiation
- Experience of working across organisations, local authority, other NHS Trusts, voluntary and independent sectors
- Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of current legislation in relation to Health and social Care for older people
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for project management
Desirable
- Previous experience in project management and planning
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st Level Registered General Nurse/NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge, Training and 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 at all levels; written documents, spread sheets and presentations to a professional standard
- Ability to self -motivate, to manage and prioritise own workload with a high level of planning and organisational skills; having an innovative, influencing and creative approach to problem solving; being assertive and influencing in negotiation
- Experience of working across organisations, local authority, other NHS Trusts, voluntary and independent sectors
- Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of current legislation in relation to Health and social Care for older people
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for project management
Desirable
- Previous experience in project management and planning
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
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).
