CHC Nurse Assessor RGN

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

The closing date is 27 June 2024

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. The post holder will always adhere to the National Framework and guidance for Continuing Healthcare, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within established policies, procedures, protocols, and systems ensuring quality standards and performance as directed by the Complex Case Manager /Clinical Commissioning Manager.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. This will include face to face and virtual assessments/reviews.

Support the Complex Case Manager/Clinical Commissioning Manager and the wider team to ensure that the workstream is planned and managed effectively and ensure successful delivery.

To be responsible for management of cases as directed by the Management Team.

To case manage a clinical caseload (end to end) including, but not limited to, resolving issues with funding, placements, invoices, and complaints.

To ensure Continuing Healthcare guidance is followed and that services are delivered to maximise patient safety.

To support in the development across the organisation in the personalisation

To support the pathway delivery for Personal Health Budgets within NHS Continuing Healthcare.

To identify and support the arrangement of services required to meet the needs of individuals who qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare and for the healthcare element of a joint care package as appropriate.

To undertake investigations, as required, into an individual's eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare following an individual challenge or dispute.

To act as Duty Clinician as required.

About us

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning health and care services on behalf of people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is a collaboration of NHS trusts, commissioners and local authorities working together to deliver high quality care which supports our communities to live well, stay independent and enjoy life.

There's never been a better time to join our team and we want to empower staff across our system, clinical and non-clinical, to help people progress and develop their skills and expertise.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

105-6205468-A

Job locations

Westgate House

Market Street

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on confidentiality and data protection.
  • To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines and ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained.
  • To provide cover for other Nurse Practitioners as appropriate.
  • To ensure that communication always remains professional and appropriate.
  • To support the Clinical Assessment & Placement Team in working towards the Teams goals and objectives.
  • Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners/stakeholders.
  • Communicate information, risks, issues, and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
  • To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service.
  • Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.
  • Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information.
  • Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services.
  • The post holder will be required deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset

Mobility

Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation. The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services. This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions. The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract

Please note this is not a home working/remote working only position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on confidentiality and data protection.
  • To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines and ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained.
  • To provide cover for other Nurse Practitioners as appropriate.
  • To ensure that communication always remains professional and appropriate.
  • To support the Clinical Assessment & Placement Team in working towards the Teams goals and objectives.
  • Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners/stakeholders.
  • Communicate information, risks, issues, and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
  • To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service.
  • Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.
  • Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information.
  • Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services.
  • The post holder will be required deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset

Mobility

Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation. The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services. This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions. The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract

Please note this is not a home working/remote working only position.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration as an adult nurse
  • Post nurse qualification experience
  • Full driving license/ access to own transport
  • Ability to travel and work in a variety of settings
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Desirable

  • Experience/ knowledge of CHC
  • Able to demonstrate understanding of MCA, capacity and consent
  • Skills for inputting data, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
  • Clear communicator with excellent writing and report writing skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration as an adult nurse
  • Post nurse qualification experience
  • Full driving license/ access to own transport
  • Ability to travel and work in a variety of settings
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Desirable

  • Experience/ knowledge of CHC
  • Able to demonstrate understanding of MCA, capacity and consent
  • Skills for inputting data, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
  • Clear communicator with excellent writing and report writing skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences

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

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 Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Westgate House

Market Street

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Westgate House

Market Street

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Complex case managers

Louise Pugh/ Angie McGrevey

louise.pugh5@nhs.net

02477710970

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

105-6205468-A

Job locations

Westgate House

Market Street

Warwick

CV34 4DE


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