South West London Integrated Care Board

Nurse Assessor

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of individuals in any setting (i.e. home, acute, care home) to determine eligibility to receive Fully Funded NHS Continuing Healthcare [CHC] or Funded Nursing Care [FNC]. The post holder will act as co-ordinator of a Multidisciplinary Team to establish eligibility against the national framework. They will work with the individual and their family to identify care needs and support in care planning for patients with a Personal Health Budget (PHB). The post holder will ensure the review process of all Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Healthcare is undertaken in accordance with the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2018).

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual who is able to work both on their own and in a team. Prior experience of Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Healthcare is essential for the role. Candidates must have excellent IT and communication skills, and be able to apply their clinical expertise to the assessment and care planning of our clients.

Main duties of the job

This post is based in the South West London ICB, Croydon Continuing Care Team in which staff support each other in service delivery across all five ICBs where the service is commissioned. This will require staff to work across the ICBs sites to meet the needs of patients and the service.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of individuals in any setting (i.e. home, acute, care home) to determine eligibility to receive Fully Funded NHS Continuing Healthcare [CHC] or Funded Nursing Care [FNC]. The post holder will act as nurse assessor/co-ordinator of a Multidisciplinary Team to establish eligibility and working with the individual and their family identify a suitable care package and to ensure the review process of all Funded Nursing Care is undertaken in accordance with the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2012).

About us

On 1 July 2022, NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was established. The ICB, as part of South West London Integrated Care System (ICS), is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our six boroughs: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

Each ICS consists of two statutory elements:

an Integrated Care Board, bringing the NHS together with its partners locally to improve health and care services
an Integrated Care Partnership (ICP): the broad alliance of organisations and representatives concerned with improving the care, health and wellbeing of the population, jointly convened by the ICB and local authorities in the area.

ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of integrated care systems (ICSs):

to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare;
tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access;
enhance productivity and value for money and;
help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board decides how the South West London NHS budget is spent and develops plans to improve people's health, deliver higher quality care, and better value for money.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9491-SWL629-C

Job locations

Bernard Weatherill House

Mint Walk

Croydon

CR0 1EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will manage referrals from a range of professionals, patients and their carers determining eligibility for FNC or NHS CHC.

Using national assessment tools and adhering to the lead times, to co-ordinate, participate in and support the assessment process by the Multidisciplinary Team.

To determine the eligibility, as set out in the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2012) and be responsible for explaining clearly to patients, families, health and social care colleagues and care providers so that the process is transparent and understood.

To undertake assessments, maintain appropriate written records and communicate information as required with all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patients records.

To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self-determination, enabling clients to live in the community and support their preferences whenever feasible.

To work across health and social care boundaries to obtain further specialist evidence and ensure a co-ordinated approach to care to educate, inform and involve clients, carers and professionals on the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2012) and matters of local service provision.

To be actively involved in complaint investigations, contribute to responses to appeals and in monitoring the quality care standards in local nursing home. They will ensure the Head of Continuing Care and the Commissioning Team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern.

To provide reports and advice when required in relation to Protection of Vulnerable Adults Procedures.

To maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies, procedures and legislation laid out by all the relevant professional bodies.

To work within the clinical and policies guidelines and use initiatives and relevant practice for the Continuing Healthcare Service, ICB and CSU.

To participate in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan.

To develop and maintain multi-professional and agency networks representing the South West London ICB and to improve access for technical expertise and services to support better patient services.

To provide awareness of the professional role and education of referrers e.g. GPs, consultants, care managers, discharge co-ordinators, therapists, other professions and the voluntary sector.

To prioritise referrals and manage caseloads allocating resources and reviewing progress and productivity.

To contribute to the effective running of the South West London ICB; deputising for colleagues, Senior Nurse Assessors and Co-ordinators and through collaboration on the shared deployment of resources.

To call, attend or lead team, CHC and Multidisciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings to ensure continuity of care across agencies.

To promote effective working arrangements with care home owners, social services, community nursing and acute sector staff.

To undertake and comply with all mandatory training.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check (to be displayed when applicable to the role)

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.