CHC Nurse Assessor (Band 6) Dols Work
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25.00 to £35.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.00 - £35.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, SN15 1GG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B0654-25-0004 |
Summary
Job Title:CHC Nurse AssessorBand:6Department:Continuing Healthcare (CHC) TeamLocation:Hybrid working (typically split between home and one of our main offices across BSW, e.g., Chippenham, Bath, or Swindon). Travel across the BSW region will be required. Main Responsibilities: Clinical Assessment & Decision Making: To act as the nominated lead, coordinating and undertaking comprehensive assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare in line with the National Framework. To facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring the effective completion of the Decision Support Tool (DST). To apply professional and clinical knowledge to assess the nature, complexity, intensity and unpredictability of an individuals health needs. To produce clear, concise, and rationalised reports and recommendations for panel, justifying decisions based on evidence. Caseload Management: To proactively manage a defined caseload, ensuring all assessments, reviews, and case notes are maintained to a high standard and within statutory timeframes. To undertake regular reviews of care packages and eligibility for individuals in receipt of CHC funding. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: To act as a key contact and source of expertise for individuals, families, and carers, explaining the CHC process with clarity, sensitivity, and empathy. To work collaboratively with a wide range of health and social care professionals, including GPs, Social Workers, and hospital consultants. To provide professional advice and support to colleagues within the ICB and partner organisations. Professional Development: To maintain your own professional registration and competence, taking responsibility for continuous professional development. To contribute to the training and development of junior staff and peers. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision.