Job summary
Unfortunately,
we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.
We have exciting
opportunities for you to join our All Age Complex & Continuing Care (AACCC)
team, working across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
We are looking for highly
motivated Registered Nurses of all disciplines AND/OR Allied Health
Professionals who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency
environment to support the assessment and review process for NHS Continuing
Health Care (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). Prior knowledge of AACCC
would be beneficial but is not essential as you will work within an experienced
and supportive team who will support you as you settle into your new role.
Support will be available
from colleagues and senior management to help you develop the necessary skills
and experience to work across the whole pathway, safely, confidently and
effectively. At the same time, as you demonstrate your expertise and skills you
will have autonomy to plan and prioritise your own workload to meet the
requirements of the post.
There is the opportunity
to work full time - or part time - on a hybrid basis and in addition we support
flexible working options to enhance the work/life balance of our teams. We
operate within core business hours, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in patient assessment and reviews, care planning and case management as well as audit, appeals, retrospective assessments, complaints, assessment verification, and much more.
The post holder will be
responsible for undertaking specialist health needs assessments for individuals
who are undergoing assessment for, or who are already eligible for, NHS
Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
Assessments are generally
carried out within the community in residential settings but may also take a
hybrid approach. Therefore, you will need to have access to a car to support
you with your role. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with NHS Policy.
You will be required to
work with the individual and/or their representative, and to liaise with
private providers, partner organisations, along with other health and social
care professionals to ensure that assessments are person centred.
For more information and
for an informal discussion regarding the role please contact leasa.ward3@nhs.net.
About us
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and
Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation
responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the
communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
We work collaboratively with partner
organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social
enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care
Integrated Care System (ICS).
Our key priorities are to
increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7
million people who live in our communities.
We value and promote diversity
and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best
employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to
increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications
from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT
communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of
disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Our Values are:
Respectful
we are inclusive
Impactful
we make a difference
Integrity
we are kind and fair
Leadership
we encourage leadership
Collaborative
we work together in a positive way
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and
person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes
of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably
be required by their line manager.
The job description and
person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the
changing needs of the AACC service and the ICB.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and
person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes
of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably
be required by their line manager.
The job description and
person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the
changing needs of the AACC service and the ICB.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with individuals, their families and representative and stakeholders on challenging and controversial issues.
Experience
Essential
- An awareness of CHC National Framework.
- An understanding of current healthcare policy and an appreciation of how it impacts on patient engagement and services.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care, local authorities and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of CHC through prior work experience.
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Take decisions on difficult and challenging issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Autonomy Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Team Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance with policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve service improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a graduate level or equivalent qualification in a relevant health or care discipline.
- Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development.
- Member of relevant professional body.
Management Skills
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively. Experience of managing and motivating colleagues.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with individuals, their families and representative and stakeholders on challenging and controversial issues.
Experience
Essential
- An awareness of CHC National Framework.
- An understanding of current healthcare policy and an appreciation of how it impacts on patient engagement and services.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care, local authorities and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of CHC through prior work experience.
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Take decisions on difficult and challenging issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Autonomy Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Team Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance with policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve service improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a graduate level or equivalent qualification in a relevant health or care discipline.
- Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development.
- Member of relevant professional body.
Management Skills
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively. Experience of managing and motivating colleagues.
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).
