CHC Assessor

The Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes (ICB) is responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of the Integrated Care System (ICS), namely: to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access; enhance productivity and value for money; and help the NHS support broader social and economic development.
Within this context, as the ICB develops as a statutory organisation, a significant challenge will be to determine how it effectively supports and enables place-based and local partnerships to take necessary action that will improve population health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
If you need support with the application process, please contact the ICB [email protected], The post holder will support the implementation and delivery of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care (revised 2022).
The FNC/CHC Assessor will be responsible for:
Working within the NHS Continuing Healthcare Service to support robust systems to implement current policy and guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care and Retrospective reviews and claims.
Using experiential knowledge and clinical skills to ensure that assessments and reviews for FNC and outcomes are determined in a consistent manner to ensure effective application and interpretation of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (revised 2022).
Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, business support staff, senior leads and other support staff within the CHC team to ensure delivery of key outcomes of the service.
Facilitating smooth patient flow across all aspects of the patient's journey including liaison with primary care, secondary care, community venues and specialist services.
Shadow CHC Assessors to gain the skills to undertake CHC assessments., Ensure the timely review of all people entitled to Funded Nursing Care who are registered to a BLMK GP, functioning as a central point for referral, assessment and support.
Co-ordination of the FNC assessment process and where necessary writing key elements of the patient care plan to reflect presenting health needs and reflecting this back to the CHC Assessor.

Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require., To ensure the timely review of all people entitled to Funded Nursing Care who are registered to a BLMK GP, functioning as a central point for referral, assessment and support. This will contribute to the maintenance of the appropriate level of funding support, the accuracy of the CHC database and the commissioning of appropriate NHS funded packages of care to meet the identified care needs of individual patients deemed eligible for support.
Co-ordination of the FNC assessment process and where necessary writing key elements of the patient care plan to reflect presenting health needs and reflecting this back to the CHC Assessor.
Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team and family members to ensure the FNC assessment or review is undertaken appropriately.
Support the CHC process by undertaking identified pieces of work.
Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation of the National Framework and subsequent developments within all of the CHC service.
In relation to the CHC process and applications monitor and track risks and issues establishing a proactive resolution and escalation processes in close liaison with the CHC clinical assessor.
Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information, advice and support where requested.
Ensure that data collected in relation to FNC reviews is analysed, reported by the team as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information, record information on the data system to reflect accurate and timely case notes are managed effectively.
Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the FNC assessment and processes.
Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation of the National Framework and subsequent developments within all of the CHC service.
Exercising professional judgement as necessary when communicating information on behalf of the CHC service and application of the associated criteria.
Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in which will require a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Working autonomously, making decisions and managing own diary whilst liaising with nursing homes to book appointments. This includes speaking with people and their families/next of kin but knowing when to seek guidance and advice.
Contribute to policy development particularly with respect to FNC and CHC reviews.
As required support the CHC clinical staff in the delivery of training. As required support staff you meet in relation to the discharge of your duties.
Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of databases required for regular report in relation to the FNC reviews under the direct supervision of the CHC Assessor.
Contributes to ensuring there are processes in place for reviewing FNC patients and share learning and outcomes.
Shadow CHC Assessors to learn the skills related to completing DSTs
Maintain continuous professional registration in accordance with the requirement of the appropriate regulatory body, ensuring renewal is on time.
Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision where required by your professional body.
Please Note:
+ This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.
+ Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.
+ Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB does not pay interview expenses, all costs are incurred by the candidate.
+ Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the ICB, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the ICB during your recruitment.
Notes on completion of applications:
+ All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
+ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
+ All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
+ All posts are subject to a probationary period.