Clinical Assessor

NHS North West London ICB has identified an exciting opportunity for a number of full time permanent CHC Assessor position within the Continuing Healthcare Team, based across the North West London area undertaking face to face assessments and reviews. North West London ICB are looking to appoint a Clinical Assessor; the post holder will report to the Senior Clinical Assessor. The post holder is required to have a sound track record of delivering daily operational services ideally from an acute and or community background, additional experience of care homes and domiciliary care would be beneficial to the role. The post holder will: Be responsible for leading on the key operational day-to-day areas of work relating to CHC for adults Ensuring that the CHC service is fully compliant with and following the national frameworks. Undertaking CHC assessment and review of adults in receipt of CHC and FNC funding Support joint working with the LA ICBs and clinical teams within North West London As an experienced nurse or AHP you will have a working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, experience of undertaking assessment and review Supporting service users to access Personal Health Budgets and undertake support plans Main duties of the job The post-holder will undertake various functions relating to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare which will include undertaking health needs assessments, facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments, reviews and assessment for personal health budgets and support planning. You will be an excellent communicator with sound interpersonal skills. You will need to have the ability to manage emotive and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy, work well under pressure, negotiate with confidence, and maintain a high level of productivity. You will become part of a diverse multi-skilled team, who support each other with their own clinical knowledge to ensure the best personalised care for each individual client. As the successful candidate you will possess a current professional qualification as a registered General Nurse or Allied Health professional., Working for us, you can help ensure that our residents and patients have access to the right services when they need them and assist them take greater care of their own health to ensure they live longer, healthier lives. To do this we will:improve outcomes in population health and healthcarereduce inequalities in health outcomes, experience, and accessenhance productivity and better value for moneysupport broader social and economic development within our area.We're proud of our staff and the contribution they make and are committed to developing their knowledge and skills in a supportive, inclusive, and values-led organisation., 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Knowledge Training and Experience Essential

• Relevant degree/professional qualification in Nursing (RGN, RNLD, RMN, Social Worker, AHP)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Experience gained over a number of years in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of case management with service users who have complex health needs
• A clear knowledge and understanding of The National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
• An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application
• An understanding of commissioning for complex health needs in the context of NHS Continuing Healthcare
• A good level of working knowledge of the relevant legislation and theories underpinning the provision of services to the relevant client group
• A clear knowledge and understanding of service provision available locally, regionally and nationally for the client group
• Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
• Good working knowledge of adult safeguarding
• Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills enabling effective communication with clients, other professionals, colleagues, partner agencies, providers and carers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative
• Ability to work in hostile environments and deal with conflict on a regular basis
• Understanding of the commissioning/ procurement process for adult continuing health care packages
Physical Skills Essential
• Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills
Equality and Diversity Essential
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Other Essential
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• Effective organiser
Person Specification Knowledge Training and Experience Essential
• Relevant degree/professional qualification in Nursing (RGN, RNLD, RMN, Social Worker, AHP)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Experience gained over a number of years in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of case management with service users who have complex health needs
• A clear knowledge and understanding of The National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
• An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application
• An understanding of commissioning for complex health needs in the context of NHS Continuing Healthcare
• A good level of working knowledge of the relevant legislation and theories underpinning the provision of services to the relevant client group
• A clear knowledge and understanding of service provision available locally, regionally and nationally for the client group
• Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
• Good working knowledge of adult safeguarding
• Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills enabling effective communication with clients, other professionals, colleagues, partner agencies, providers and carers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative
• Ability to work in hostile environments and deal with conflict on a regular basis
• Understanding of the commissioning/ procurement process for adult continuing health care packages
Physical Skills Essential
• Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills
Equality and Diversity Essential
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Other Essential
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
• Effective organiser
  
  NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (NHS NWL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in eight boroughs across North West London: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.The local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving all the time. Working with our partners including Councils, NHSprovider Trusts, GPs and voluntary and community organisations, we plan and allocate NHS resource to deliver a wide range of services including urgent and emergency care, mental health, primary care, elective hospital services and community care.