CHC Nurse Assessor x 4

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.
We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.
We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.
Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy., The post holder will work within the Continuing Healthcare team delivering optimum holistic CHC assessments in line with good practice and with the DoH's National Continuing Healthcare guidelines using the National Framework Continuing Healthcare Framework tool.
The post holder will coordinate the relevant assessments and complete the required documentation in preparation for presentation to the appropriate CHC Validation team. The post holder will be actively involved in ensuring that Patients are assessed, monitored and reviewed in line with good practice and with the DoH's National Continuing Healthcare guidelines using the Continuing healthcare Framework tool.
The post holder will support the senior team in making recommendations regarding patient's eligibility for NHS Continuing Health, Social Care or joint packages of care as defined in the Guidance Framework for Continuing Healthcare.
Exercising professional judgement supporting case management for individuals in receipt of NHS funding where appropriate.
This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.,

• To facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures.


• Support the Continuing Healthcare Team leaders and the wider team to ensure that the workstream is planned and managed effectively and ensure their successful delivery.


• To be responsible for management of cases as directed by Clinical Team Leaders.


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


• Support in the development across the organisation in the personalisation agenda and 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


• Ensure data systems are kept up to date and maintained in line with standard operating procedures.


• To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines


• To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training


• To ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained


• To provide cover for other Nurse Assessors as appropriate.


• To ensure that communication remains professional and appropriate at all times


• To support the Continuing Healthcare department in working towards the national performance indicators and business objectives., Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please ensure you quote your application reference number.

Please ensure you check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. Invitations for interview are sent by email only, so it is important that you monitor your emails once you have submitted an application online. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date you should presume that you have not been shortlisted.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are welcome from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to this post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post or if we are unable to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test.

North East London is steeped in history and culture, and home to over two million people (and rising). It's the most diverse area of the UK; and because of that, one of the most exciting and vibrant places to work.
NHS North East London works with our health, social care, voluntary and community partners and residents) to plan and buy health services to meet our population's needs, making sure all parts of the local health and care system work effectively together. We work as part of the North East London Integrated Care System northeastlondonhcp.nhs.uk
We make sure residents and visitors have the best physical and mental health and have good access to high-quality health and care services. We have a vision to "work with and for all the people of North East London to create meaningful improvements in health, wellbeing and equity."
We serve eight local authority areas: Barking and Dagenham; City of London; Hackney; Havering; Newham; Redbridge; Tower Hamlets; and Waltham Forest.