Nurse Assessor
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW19 1RH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D9491-26-0004 |
Summary
Please refer to the Job Description for full details. Using national assessment tools and adhering to the lead times, to co-ordinate, participate in and support the assessment process by the Multidisciplinary Team. To determine the eligibility, as set out in the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2012) and be responsible for explaining clearly to patients, families, health and social care colleagues and care providers so that the process is transparent and understood. To undertake assessments, maintain appropriate written records and communicate information as required with all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patients records. To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self-determination, enabling clients to live in the community and support their preferences whenever feasible. To work across health and social care boundaries to obtain further specialist evidence and ensure a co-ordinated approach to care to educate, inform and involve clients, carers and professionals on the National Framework Guidance for Continuing Healthcare (revised 2022) and matters of local service provision. To be actively involved in complaint investigations, contribute to responses to appeals and in monitoring the quality care standards in local nursing home. They will ensure the Head of Continuing Care and the Commissioning Team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern. To provide reports and advice when required in relation to Protection of Vulnerable Adults Procedures. To maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies, procedures and legislation laid out by all the relevant professional bodies. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post