NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Clinical Lead

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an appropriately skilled and experienced registered nurse to join Bradford Health and Care Partnership's Continuing Healthcare (CHC Team) as a Clinical Lead

The post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) within a nursing home, registered or community settings including supported living, including the assessment and review of people potentially eligible for, or already in receipt of, NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing Care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.

The post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals. The post holder will be required to attend Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, Acute Care Facilities, individuals homes, and a variety of care providers.

Autonomously manage a case load of individuals with highly complex health needs providing significant clinical guidance to providers and other stakeholders.

Ensure the Mental Capacity Act is considered and ensure relevant processes are followed e.g. Mental Capacity, Best Interests, DOLs.

Please Note: This post may be subject to organisational change.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

D9475-ICB-653

Job locations

Scorex House, West 1 Bolton Rd

Bradford

BD1 4AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) within a nursing home or community setting, including the assessment and review of people potentially eligible for, or already in receipt of, NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing Care.

The post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.

The post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals.

The WYICB committed to supporting staff who are at risk of redundancy or are on pay protection. As such, we reserve the right to pause or withdraw this vacancy if an application is received from an individual in one of these categories, in line with our organisational policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead the development and management of a coordinated approach to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) within a nursing home or community setting, including the assessment and review of people potentially eligible for, or already in receipt of, NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funded Nursing Care.

The post holder is expected to supervise, and line manage clinical and non-clinical staff and undertake responsibility for managing and coordinating assessments, ensuring the development and ongoing reviews of specialised packages of care where the Health and Care Partnership is the lead commissioner or funding agency, and assist with the application of National Frameworks and local policies in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.

The post holder will be required to provide expert advice and identify appropriate providers to address the needs of complex individuals.

The WYICB committed to supporting staff who are at risk of redundancy or are on pay protection. As such, we reserve the right to pause or withdraw this vacancy if an application is received from an individual in one of these categories, in line with our organisational policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Health Care October 2022 (Revised)
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working, knowledge and understanding of health and social care processes for discharge planning

Desirable

  • Experience of leading and managing staff

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to identify several solutions.
  • Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to post registration/degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. District Nursing.
  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • Best Interests assessor
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Health Care October 2022 (Revised)
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working, knowledge and understanding of health and social care processes for discharge planning

Desirable

  • Experience of leading and managing staff

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to identify several solutions.
  • Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to post registration/degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Post Graduate qualification or specialist training i.e. District Nursing.
  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • Best Interests assessor

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Scorex House, West 1 Bolton Rd

Bradford

BD1 4AS


Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Scorex House, West 1 Bolton Rd

Bradford

BD1 4AS


Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Victoria Milner

victoria.milner@bradford.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

D9475-ICB-653

Job locations

Scorex House, West 1 Bolton Rd

Bradford

BD1 4AS


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