NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Nurse assessor all age continuing care

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for assessing and determining eligibility for people with complex health needs whom are eligible for NHS funding for long term care and treatments under The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care, The Mental Health Act. The service also commissions packages of care for clients requiring Transforming Care and Neurological Rehabilitation pathways.

The post holder will be responsible to clinically plan and commission the care required, ensuring that the care is safe, effective and good quality. Communication and relationships with individuals and independent providers is a key part of this role as well as abilities to manage risks, problem solve influence and negotiate to ensure appropriate clinical commissioning case management of complex individuals.

The post holder will chair Multi-disciplinary meetings in order to make eligibility recommendations for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care. Complete reviews of commissioned packages ensuring that people are receiving high quality safe and effective care as well as ensuring they still have eligibility for the relevant funding stream. You will also provide expert advice to other professionals commissioned to provide care in relation to NHS continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care packages.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will act as Individualised Nurse Assessor for patients whose care is either jointly or solely funded by NHS GM and the care is provided by the independent sector.
  • Identify and case manage clients who may be eligible for NHS funding, chair and coordinate eligibility assessments and review.
  • Provide expert advice to other professionals commissioned to provide care in relation to NHS Individualised Commissioning.
  • Complete the restitution process for all claims which includes presentation of findings to the NHS GM multi-agency funding panel and the NHS England Independent review panel.
  • Contribute to the quality monitoring of care home providers

About us

Our NHS People Promise -the promise we must all make to each other, to work together to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Like many other employers, NHS GM currently has evidence of unwarranted inequalities in the workforce, most notably in relation to minoritised ethnic, female and\or disabled staff and their intersectionality. As a result, we will use positive action measures to bring benefits to our organisation, including a wider pool of talented, skilled and experienced people from which to recruit and a better understanding of the needs of a more diverse range of customers.

We are Compassionate

We are inclusive, actively promote equality and diversity, and challenge discrimination.

We are kind and treat people with compassion, courtesy, and respect.

We are Curious

We aim for the highest standards and seek to continually improve, harnessing our ingenuity.

We can be trusted to do what we promise.

We will develop our cultural proficiencies, ensuring we deliver well to all our diverse communities.

We are Collaborative

We collaborate, forming effective partnerships to achieve our common goals.

We celebrate success and support our people to be the best they can be

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

896-WIG-1031-A

Job locations

Wigan life centre

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate and manage multi-disciplinary meetings ensuring all appropriate information and evidence is obtained & considered to make decisions regarding eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare
  • Complete concise and accurate reports
  • Understand and communicate complex information, both patient and non- patient related
  • Communicate complex and often sensitive and distressing information on a regular basis.
  • Manage complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious situations
  • Contribute to the safeguarding and quality agendas
  • Establish partnerships and networks with partner agencies
  • Maintain an educational and advisory role to others in relation to NHS
  • Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care and Personal Health budgets.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate records, inputting case management into the electronic patient system
  • Undertake duties in a timely manner whilst managing frequently competing demands on a daily basis.
  • Have the ability to work under pressure within an agreed time frame
  • Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection to develop own professional standards and working in practices
  • Undertake assessments in accordance with the National Framework using clinical knowledge and expertise to assess patients health care needs and determine care requirements
  • Have the ability to positively challenge and influence health and social care professionals to ensure that plans for patient care are appropriate and that the patient will be cared for on the most appropriate pathway where possible utilising the least restrictive options. Act appropriately when there are requirements to re-con sider care provision. Make recommendations of changes to provision and interim solutions if required.
  • Ensure fair and consistent application of the NHS National Framework
  • Accountable for the appropriate use NHS Resources

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate and manage multi-disciplinary meetings ensuring all appropriate information and evidence is obtained & considered to make decisions regarding eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare
  • Complete concise and accurate reports
  • Understand and communicate complex information, both patient and non- patient related
  • Communicate complex and often sensitive and distressing information on a regular basis.
  • Manage complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious situations
  • Contribute to the safeguarding and quality agendas
  • Establish partnerships and networks with partner agencies
  • Maintain an educational and advisory role to others in relation to NHS
  • Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care and Personal Health budgets.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate records, inputting case management into the electronic patient system
  • Undertake duties in a timely manner whilst managing frequently competing demands on a daily basis.
  • Have the ability to work under pressure within an agreed time frame
  • Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection to develop own professional standards and working in practices
  • Undertake assessments in accordance with the National Framework using clinical knowledge and expertise to assess patients health care needs and determine care requirements
  • Have the ability to positively challenge and influence health and social care professionals to ensure that plans for patient care are appropriate and that the patient will be cared for on the most appropriate pathway where possible utilising the least restrictive options. Act appropriately when there are requirements to re-con sider care provision. Make recommendations of changes to provision and interim solutions if required.
  • Ensure fair and consistent application of the NHS National Framework
  • Accountable for the appropriate use NHS Resources

Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related subjects Or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant nursing experience at band 5 or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Experience of working as a Registered Nurse with patients with multiple/complex needs
  • Responsibility for a defined caseload which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
  • Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice discussions

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Older People with Mental Health difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current national policy/framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded care.
  • Awareness of current legislation relating to health and social care
  • Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
  • Confidence to manage complex multi-disciplinary.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of retrospective reviews

competencies

Essential

  • Ability to build effective partnerships with a wide number of partners and stakeholders
  • Effective negotiating and influencing skills
  • Use effective verbal communication skills with a wide range of individuals including patients and families/representatives, health and social care professionals, commissioners and private and public sector care providers
  • The ability to lead multi professional MDT's
  • Ability to assess and re- prioritise own work
  • Ability to change plans and respond effectively to meet service demands
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change or challenging situations
  • Ability to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions.
  • Experience of involvement in Safeguarding Investigations

Other

Essential

  • Must be willing to work flexibly in response to client and organisational needs.
Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related subjects Or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant nursing experience at band 5 or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Experience of working as a Registered Nurse with patients with multiple/complex needs
  • Responsibility for a defined caseload which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
  • Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice discussions

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Older People with Mental Health difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current national policy/framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded care.
  • Awareness of current legislation relating to health and social care
  • Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
  • Confidence to manage complex multi-disciplinary.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of retrospective reviews

competencies

Essential

  • Ability to build effective partnerships with a wide number of partners and stakeholders
  • Effective negotiating and influencing skills
  • Use effective verbal communication skills with a wide range of individuals including patients and families/representatives, health and social care professionals, commissioners and private and public sector care providers
  • The ability to lead multi professional MDT's
  • Ability to assess and re- prioritise own work
  • Ability to change plans and respond effectively to meet service demands
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change or challenging situations
  • Ability to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions.
  • Experience of involvement in Safeguarding Investigations

Other

Essential

  • Must be willing to work flexibly in response to client and organisational needs.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

Wigan life centre

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ


Employer's website

https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

Wigan life centre

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ


Employer's website

https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Individualised Care Wigan Locality

Justine Barnes

justine.barnes2@nhs.net

01612131919

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

896-WIG-1031-A

Job locations

Wigan life centre

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ


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