CHC Nurse Reviewer

Job summary

An interesting and exciting permanent position for band 6 RGN to join the Continuing Healthcare team in the East Area covering the localities of Wrexham and Flintshire.

Permanent member of staff to join the Continuing Health Care team in East, Flintshire/Wrexham. The post holder will manage on behalf of the East division the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of NHS Funded Registered Nursing Care (FNC) and Continuing NHS Health Care (CHC) in Care Homes (Nursing) and in the domiciliary setting to ensure patients receive care of a quality which meets best practice and national standards as prescribed and funded by the NHS

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will manage on behalf of the Health Board the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of NHS Funded Registered Nursing Care (FNC) and Continuing NHS Health Care (CHC) in Care Homes (Nursing) and in the domiciliary setting to ensure patients receive care of a quality which meets best practice and national standards as prescribed and funded by the NHS.
• The post holder will be expected to formally coordinate the bringing together of MDT members to undertake assessments for CHC funding within the acute, community hospitals and domiciliary setting which is consistent with National Guidance and Local Specifications (Standard Operating Procedure) for CHC funding.
• The post holder will work in partnership with the local authorities and the Independent Sector to complete joint reviews for CHC and FNC patients wherever possible
• The post holder will provide professional nursing advice to the staff in the Care Homes (Nursing) to ensure that appropriate referrals are made to other members of the clinical team.
• The post holder will provide and deliver training packages on CHC and FNC.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.