Senior CHC Nurse Assessor

NHS, Birmingham

Senior CHC Nurse Assessor

£42618

NHS, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 27 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fd1320e2ef0d441c9d4c7b208b86230a

Full Job Description

+ We are a clinically led and supportive team working with some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. There is an opportunity to plan care, review its effectiveness, and work with colleagues in the wider health and social care system to deliver the best outcomes for individuals who are found eligible for NHS CHC.
Main duties of the job:
o To review any service, and care, commissioned in regards to quality and appropriateness to the individuals need. To ensure that the provider is delivering the requirements of the contract ensuring value for money in all matters relating to packages for NHS continuing healthcare.
o The post holder will work jointly with health, social care and independent sector colleagues to ensure care management processes are appropriate.
o To follow the process laid out in the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare; to include organisation, co-ordination and participation in MDT eligibility recommendations to be verified by ICB.
o Ensure assessments conducted are robust, transparent and multi-agency (where required) for NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care.
o The post holder will be responsible for complex clinical caseload comprising of; assessments, undertaking of reviews (3/12 CHC review) unscheduled reviews and Fast Tracks and implementation on Personal Health Budgets and ongoing Case Management of patients funded by Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

Working for our organisation
Birmingham and Solihull ICB bring together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for Birmingham and Solihull to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes .
As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.
NHS BSOL can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our Provider Trusts, Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, ICB and NHSE to truly effect change and add value.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people with a disability, and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.
BSOL ICB is committed to personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment which enables you to reach your full potential and develop a rewarding career., o Integrated team working with support from specialist departments within the All Age CHC Service and BSOL ICB
o Comprehensive induction underpinned by a clinical competency framework that supports with achieving competencies throughout the probationary period and can be used to submit as evidence for NMC revalidation.
o Clinical and restorative supervision.
o Safeguarding supervision from the ICB Safeguarding team.
o Expert DOLS advice
o Comprehensive training, support and opportunities for professional development to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment.
o Opportunity to participate in work streams of interest and lead on projects.
o Access to leadership training
o Flexible working options and hybrid working to support individuals work life balance.
o Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
o To support the seamless implementation of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare including contribution to the development of training programmes and delivery plans as required to facilitate others learning.
o Within Birmingham and Solihull ICB provide advice, screen and coordinate assessments against the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care within Nursing Homes.
o To work with the Senior Nurses to process Funded Nursing Care and Continuing NHS Health Care Applications.
o Influence best practice by providing professional nursing advice on a range of physical and mental health nursing issues, which will require the individual to

The All Age Continuing Health Care (AACHC) team are seeking motivated, passionate and enthusiastic Registered nurses (RMN/ RGN/ RLD) with a can-do attitude to join our dynamic team. The opportunity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the assessment and review processes.
Are you looking for an exciting change of career that allows you to make a real difference to patients' lives and promote the personalisation agenda?
A way to use your knowledge and skills in different way? Are you interested in a role which can help enhance your work/life balance with no shift work, no weekends, and no nights!
If the answer is 'Yes', we would very much like to hear from you and would welcome you to visit us.
We are looking to appoint a number of qualified nurses to help us deliver our NHS CHC service across Birmingham and Solihull. The role is varied and interesting and involves assessing individuals in their own home, or care settings. The assessment is a crucial stage of the process, when considering if an individual is eligible for their care to be commissioned and funded by the NHS. We need nurses with the ability to holistically assess care needs, who are compassionate and caring with the skills to support individuals during, what can be, a difficult time.

o 6 month probationary period with an experienced team member so you feel confident and part of the team straight away., Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
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.
BSOL ICB is committed to give people greater choice over working patterns, helping our staff to achieve a better work-life balance. Please identify at application stage if you wish to discuss flexible working options.