Job summary
The
post holder will be responsible for:
Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care
assessments,
care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients
eligible
for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Support the investigation of complaints and review of NHS CHC
retrospective
cases, appeals and independent panel review process.
Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming
care
work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117
aftercare
arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of
complex
cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
and
clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate.
Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating
procedures
and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership
ensuring
the highest standard of clinical assessment.
Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health
needs
and facilitating the most appropriate and cost-effective care pathwayGeneral
The
post holder will:
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct.
Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post
holder
must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies
of
the organisation.
Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed
Main duties of the job
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Post holder will support complex case management and work in collaboration
with
other health professionals and social care staff. The post holder will
deputise
for
the band 7 nurses.
Undertaking Continuing Healthcare (CHC)/Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
assessments
and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This
necessitates
a high level of assessment skills requiring tact, diplomacy and
the
ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals,
service
users' carers and family members.
Complete MCA assessments and Best Interest decisions where
appropriate.
Work within the DoLS framework, identifying and responding
to
the need for DoLS authorisation this this may include working with legal
professionals
and The Court of Protection.
Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in complex and
sensitive
situations, necessitating a high level of interpersonal, and
reassurance
skills; supporting the local resolution process in the case of
complaints/appeals/retrospective
cases and providing information on a
timely
basis.
Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication
networks
with health and social care professionals and act as a resource to
them.
Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, Business
Support
Staff, Senior Leads and other Support Staff within the CHC team to
About us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB works to improve population health
and reduce inequalities, addressing diverse community needs. As part of the
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, we collaborate with local councils,
health providers and community organisations.
We value diversity as a strength that enhances creativity
and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive
workplace, we prioritise wellbeing and encourage applications from all areas of
the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their
protected characteristics.
We support Carers with a Carer friendly environment and a
working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer, we support employees and
applicants with mental health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer,
we guarantee interviews for suitable applicants meeting the essential criteria.
Please let us know of any required adjustments.
Lease cars are a benefit offered by the organisation
subject to eligibility. Fleet Solutions provides these cars, and any Fleet cars
will transfer (novate) through them. The organisation cannot transfer cars from
other lease providers that Fleet Solutions will not novate with.
Note:This advert may close
early due to high application volume, or be paused or withdrawn in line with
our policies if an applicant at risk or on pay protection applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
The
post holder will be responsible for:
Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care
assessments,
care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients
eligible
for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Support the investigation of complaints and review of NHS CHC
retrospective
cases, appeals and independent panel review process.
Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming
care
work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117
aftercare
arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of
complex
cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
and
clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate.
Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating
procedures
and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership
ensuring
the highest standard of clinical assessment.
Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health
needs
and facilitating the most appropriate and cost-effective care pathway
for
individuals.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Post holder will support complex case management and work in collaboration
with
other health professionals and social care staff. The post holder will
deputise
for
the band 7 nurses.
Undertaking Continuing Healthcare (CHC)/Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
assessments
and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This
necessitates
a high level of assessment skills requiring tact, diplomacy and
the
ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals,
service
users' carers and family members.
Complete MCA assessments and Best Interest decisions where
appropriate.
Work within the DoLS framework, identifying and responding
to
the need for DoLS authorisation this this may include working with legal
professionals
and The Court of Protection.
Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in complex and
sensitive
situations, necessitating a high level of interpersonal, and
reassurance
skills; supporting the local resolution process in the case of
complaints/appeals/retrospective
cases and providing information on a
timely
basis.
Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication
networks
with health and social care professionals and act as a resource to
them.
Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, Business
Support
Staff, Senior Leads and other Support Staff within the CHC team to
ensure
a seamless and efficient service is delivered.
Exercising professional judgement as necessary when analysing and
communicating
complex and sensitive information on behalf of the CHC
service
and application of the associated criteria.
Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation
ofthe CHC National Framework and subsequent developments within the
CHC
service.
Decision making with regards to multi-disciplinary team CHC assessments
to
determine eligibility.
Supporting Community Matrons/District Nurses in their case management
roles
for complex cases that are eligible for continuing healthcare.
Deputise for the CHC Team Leader when required.
Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes,
prioritising
own workload and working to tight deadlines.
Plan, organise and implement reviews and assessments, to co-ordinate
with
Local Authority, family and providers
Ensuring there is a holistic care plan in place, including the production and
co
production when required with Health and Care partners.
Ensure personal health budgets are actively promoted with service users
and
their representatives and work closely to encourage a seamless
delivery.
Identify risk of abuse and need for protection from harm to self or others
and
report
in line with local safeguarding routes and governance arrangements.
Ensuring timely "End of life" provision and reviews, following the
national
guidance
for clients Fast Tracked through the CHC system.
Providing specialist nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursin
nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursing
homes
etc to facilitate the continuing healthcare process.
Ensure policies are implemented and adhered to whilst identifying and
proposing
changes for improvement to practices and procedures in own
area.
Required to implement changes to policies and procedures.
Approving a package of care in line with Place-based Partnership standing
financial
instructions and agreed thresholds.
Continually strive for delivering project/function outcomes, value for money
and
greater
efficiency
Agreeing eligibility and will make financial decisions within the Place-based
Partnership
standing financial instructions.
Delivering formal and non-formal education programmes to Community and
hospital
staff, including nursing/residential homes, GPs, community nursing
and
therapy staff relating to the assessment and management of CHC
patient
groups in line with the latest research, evidence and Department of
Health/NICE
guidance.
Maintaining and updating clinical records in a timely manner and in line with
local
and national policies.
Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and
data
protection.
Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.
Participate in the organisational appraisal process.
Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development
in
line with the responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
The
post holder will be responsible for:
Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care
assessments,
care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients
eligible
for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Support the investigation of complaints and review of NHS CHC
retrospective
cases, appeals and independent panel review process.
Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming
care
work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117
aftercare
arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of
complex
cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
and
clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate.
Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating
procedures
and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership
ensuring
the highest standard of clinical assessment.
Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health
needs
and facilitating the most appropriate and cost-effective care pathway
for
individuals.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Post holder will support complex case management and work in collaboration
with
other health professionals and social care staff. The post holder will
deputise
for
the band 7 nurses.
Undertaking Continuing Healthcare (CHC)/Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
assessments
and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This
necessitates
a high level of assessment skills requiring tact, diplomacy and
the
ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals,
service
users' carers and family members.
Complete MCA assessments and Best Interest decisions where
appropriate.
Work within the DoLS framework, identifying and responding
to
the need for DoLS authorisation this this may include working with legal
professionals
and The Court of Protection.
Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in complex and
sensitive
situations, necessitating a high level of interpersonal, and
reassurance
skills; supporting the local resolution process in the case of
complaints/appeals/retrospective
cases and providing information on a
timely
basis.
Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication
networks
with health and social care professionals and act as a resource to
them.
Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, Business
Support
Staff, Senior Leads and other Support Staff within the CHC team to
ensure
a seamless and efficient service is delivered.
Exercising professional judgement as necessary when analysing and
communicating
complex and sensitive information on behalf of the CHC
service
and application of the associated criteria.
Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation
ofthe CHC National Framework and subsequent developments within the
CHC
service.
Decision making with regards to multi-disciplinary team CHC assessments
to
determine eligibility.
Supporting Community Matrons/District Nurses in their case management
roles
for complex cases that are eligible for continuing healthcare.
Deputise for the CHC Team Leader when required.
Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes,
prioritising
own workload and working to tight deadlines.
Plan, organise and implement reviews and assessments, to co-ordinate
with
Local Authority, family and providers
Ensuring there is a holistic care plan in place, including the production and
co
production when required with Health and Care partners.
Ensure personal health budgets are actively promoted with service users
and
their representatives and work closely to encourage a seamless
delivery.
Identify risk of abuse and need for protection from harm to self or others
and
report
in line with local safeguarding routes and governance arrangements.
Ensuring timely "End of life" provision and reviews, following the
national
guidance
for clients Fast Tracked through the CHC system.
Providing specialist nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursin
nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursing
homes
etc to facilitate the continuing healthcare process.
Ensure policies are implemented and adhered to whilst identifying and
proposing
changes for improvement to practices and procedures in own
area.
Required to implement changes to policies and procedures.
Approving a package of care in line with Place-based Partnership standing
financial
instructions and agreed thresholds.
Continually strive for delivering project/function outcomes, value for money
and
greater
efficiency
Agreeing eligibility and will make financial decisions within the Place-based
Partnership
standing financial instructions.
Delivering formal and non-formal education programmes to Community and
hospital
staff, including nursing/residential homes, GPs, community nursing
and
therapy staff relating to the assessment and management of CHC
patient
groups in line with the latest research, evidence and Department of
Health/NICE
guidance.
Maintaining and updating clinical records in a timely manner and in line with
local
and national policies.
Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and
data
protection.
Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.
Participate in the organisational appraisal process.
Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development
in
line with the responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines.
- Has good/excellent communication skills.
- able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve.
Desirable
- able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a customer focused response.
- Able to regulate behaviour even when challenged.
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers.
- Able to build and sustain relationships at all levels, actively involving stakeholders where appropriate.
- Able to work both independently where required and as a team and corporate player.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. Community Nursing
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. Community Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience as a Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- possess a sound understanding of the NHS CHC national guidance.
- Experience of working in a hospital and community setting
- demonstrable evidence of the use of key performance indicators. x Working knowledge of the function within a large and complex organisation
- Experience of managing change and supporting change management processes
- Staff Management experience
- Experience of working to and achieving tight deadlines.
- Evidence of cross sector partnership working
- Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Up to date knowledge of the national nursing agenda
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines.
- Has good/excellent communication skills.
- able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve.
Desirable
- able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a customer focused response.
- Able to regulate behaviour even when challenged.
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers.
- Able to build and sustain relationships at all levels, actively involving stakeholders where appropriate.
- Able to work both independently where required and as a team and corporate player.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. Community Nursing
- Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. Community Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience as a Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- possess a sound understanding of the NHS CHC national guidance.
- Experience of working in a hospital and community setting
- demonstrable evidence of the use of key performance indicators. x Working knowledge of the function within a large and complex organisation
- Experience of managing change and supporting change management processes
- Staff Management experience
- Experience of working to and achieving tight deadlines.
- Evidence of cross sector partnership working
- Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Up to date knowledge of the national nursing agenda
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.
