Nurse assessor and Personal Health Budget Case Worker
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Job summary
We are building on our success at NHS Gloucestershire ICB and developing our Childrens Continuing Care team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to a new post, and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with experience in children's nursing, which may also include learning disabilities or mental health services. Childrens continuing care is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded by the NHS for children and young people who have an unmet health need that cannot be met by universal and specialist services.
The successful candidate will have excellent clinical knowledge as well as communication and assessment skills; be resilient and able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. Good knowledge of safeguarding and multi- agency working is required. This exciting new post is a community-based post with the post holder expected to travel throughout Gloucestershire. Occasional out of County travel may also be required.
The ICB is registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We actively welcome applications from applicants with a disability and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
- To work within the team to develop and oversee Personal Health Budgets (PHB) for patients who have been found Continuing Care (CC) eligible.
- To implement the National Framework for Continuing Care (CC) in a timely, efficient, and transparent manner. This includes detailed assessments to identify the level of care needs, and to make recommendations for the commissioning of care.
- To support the further development and implementation of Personal Health Budgets to the wider Continuing Care team.
- To support Continuing Care and Personal Health Budget reviews of individuals in line with the National Framework.
- To contribute to the ongoing development of Personal Health Budgets and local frameworks
About us
We welcome applications from those who have:
Experience of working in the multi-agency arena, as close collaboration takes place within community and acute services as well as education and social care. An understanding of the Continuing Care framework and SEND agenda is required.
If you are hardworking, innovative, and committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.
About us:
We are responsible for planning and commissioning health services for people living in Gloucestershire and work as part of a large, complex system of health and social care which includes local authorities, providers, the independent sector, and GP practices.
This is a great opportunity and an exciting time to be a part of an experienced and committed service.
The successful applicant will also need to work across the locality in collaboration with other team members as well colleagues in other organisations and ICB Departments to ensure quality services are delivered to patients.
For further information please email Patrick.fox4@nhs.net
Details
Date posted
07 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
D9843-ICB-5872KB-B
Job locations
Sanger House
5220 Valiant Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 4FE
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Sanger House
5220 Valiant Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 4FE
Employer's website
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