Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Registered learning Disability
Nurse (RNLD) Registered Mental health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse
(RGN) to work as a CHC Nurse Assessor for Gloucestershire ICB.
We are looking for an
individual who has excellent assessment and communication skills. The
successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work both as part
of a team and also be able to work autonomously across agencies.
As a Band 6 CHC Nurse Assessor
you will be responsible for determining the eligibility for NHS Continuing
Healthcare funding through new assessments, review assessments and appeals, in
accordance with the National Continuing Health Care Framework. The role at
times involves case management of individuals that are eligible for NHS CHC
funding.
Main duties of the job
Nurse Assessors are expected
to:
Undertake nursing care
assessments including Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments
Review Funded Nursing Care
(FNC) and CHC packages
Have a knowledge of the CHC
Framework
Be highly motivated and keen
to learn/develop (training in respect of the NHS CHC Framework and its
application will be provided as part of induction);
Be accustomed to a high degree
of autonomy on a day to day basis;
Have excellent verbal and
written communication skills, with attention to detail;
Have excellent people
management skills with experience of difficult situations and challenging
individuals and the ability to manage these effectively and calmly;
Be comfortable working with a
wide variety of ages and individuals with very different clinical conditions.
Have excellent time management
skills and thrive on working at pace.
Have excellent knowledge of
Microsoft office and have intermediate typing skills.
Be comfortable with changes at
short notice
Be able to travel daily across
the county
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement the National Framework for Continuing
Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) in a timely, efficient and
transparent manner and in conjunction with the individual /family and
Multidisciplinary Team.
To provide high quality holistic assessments and
reassessments to enable the application of the National Framework and to
identify the level of care needs and to make recommendations for the
commissioning of care.
To support the
joint working with all organisations in relation to the relevant hospital discharge
pathways under the discharge to assess model (4 pathways).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement the National Framework for Continuing
Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) in a timely, efficient and
transparent manner and in conjunction with the individual /family and
Multidisciplinary Team.
To provide high quality holistic assessments and
reassessments to enable the application of the National Framework and to
identify the level of care needs and to make recommendations for the
commissioning of care.
To support the
joint working with all organisations in relation to the relevant hospital discharge
pathways under the discharge to assess model (4 pathways).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ RMN 1st level.
- Up to date NMC registration.
- Relevant Degree/evidence of being able to work at that level.
What other skills are needed to undertake the role e.g. Oral and Written Communication skills, Computer skills
Essential
- Experience of caseload management.
- To be able to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs.
- Ability to undertake complex nursing assessments.
- Able to monitor high standards of care.
- Able to direct and co-ordinate a programme of work, collaboratively or autonomously.
- Knowledge of legal issues regarding NHS funding.
- Fully aware of NICE guidelines for the provision of specialist equipment and Long Term Conditions.
- Knowledge of promotion of continence.
- IT experience.
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including the writing of comprehensive reports.
Desirable
Length and Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least three years registered nurse experience.
- Working knowledge of the National Framework for CHC and FNC.
- Working knowledge of Primary Care Services.
- Palliative Care experience.
Desirable
- Community/ Care Home experience.
What other Professional or Specialist Knowledge is required e.g. Post Graduate qualifications/ courses, Research Methods
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level.
Desirable
- Community Nurse Qualification.
- Teaching and assessing-998 or equivalent.
- ECDL.
- Continence course.
- Dementia course.
- Tissue Viability course.
Other - include any physical skills e.g. dexterity, use of equipment, mobility as well as any physical demands, driving
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the physical requirements of the post.
- Must be proficient in clinical skills required for area of practice including knowledge of equipment and continence products.
- Ability to travel to all areas of Gloucestershire and occasionally out of county.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ RMN 1st level.
- Up to date NMC registration.
- Relevant Degree/evidence of being able to work at that level.
What other skills are needed to undertake the role e.g. Oral and Written Communication skills, Computer skills
Essential
- Experience of caseload management.
- To be able to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs.
- Ability to undertake complex nursing assessments.
- Able to monitor high standards of care.
- Able to direct and co-ordinate a programme of work, collaboratively or autonomously.
- Knowledge of legal issues regarding NHS funding.
- Fully aware of NICE guidelines for the provision of specialist equipment and Long Term Conditions.
- Knowledge of promotion of continence.
- IT experience.
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including the writing of comprehensive reports.
Desirable
Length and Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least three years registered nurse experience.
- Working knowledge of the National Framework for CHC and FNC.
- Working knowledge of Primary Care Services.
- Palliative Care experience.
Desirable
- Community/ Care Home experience.
What other Professional or Specialist Knowledge is required e.g. Post Graduate qualifications/ courses, Research Methods
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level.
Desirable
- Community Nurse Qualification.
- Teaching and assessing-998 or equivalent.
- ECDL.
- Continence course.
- Dementia course.
- Tissue Viability course.
Other - include any physical skills e.g. dexterity, use of equipment, mobility as well as any physical demands, driving
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the physical requirements of the post.
- Must be proficient in clinical skills required for area of practice including knowledge of equipment and continence products.
- Ability to travel to all areas of Gloucestershire and occasionally out of county.
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).