About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Registered learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) Registered Mental health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to work as a CHC Nurse Assessor for Gloucestershire ICB.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent assessment and communication skills. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and also be able to work autonomously across agencies.
As a Band 6 CHC Nurse Assessor you will be responsible for determining the eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding through new assessments, review assessments and appeals, in accordance with the National Continuing Health Care Framework. The role at times involves case management of individuals that are eligible for NHS CHC funding.
For further details please contact:
Alison Shelton [email protected]
Julie Hargreaves [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Nurse Assessors are expected to:
Undertake nursing care assessments including Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments.
Review Funded Nursing Care (FNC) and CHC packages.
Have a knowledge of the CHC Framework.
Be highly motivated and keen to learn/develop (training in respect of the NHS CHC Framework and its application will be provided as part of induction);
Be accustomed to a high degree of autonomy on a day-to-day basis;
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail;
Have excellent people management skills with experience of difficult situations and challenging individuals and the ability to manage these effectively and calmly;
Be comfortable working with a wide variety of ages and individuals with very different clinical conditions.
Have excellent time management skills and thrive on working at pace.
Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft office and have intermediate typing skills.
Be comfortable with changes at short notice.
Be able to travel daily across the county.
About us
Our NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also brings partners together to ensure the countys NHS provides the best possible care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better place for the future.
More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk)
At our Organisation, our selection process ensures we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We monitor AI use in applications and remain alert to misuse that misrepresents abilities. You must declare any AI use when submitting your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively.
Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management.
Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects.
Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
The job description and person specification are 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.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Analytical Essential
Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desirable
Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Communication skills Essential
Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Planning Skills Essential
Skills for project management.
Desirable
Previous experience in project management and planning.
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. NMC registration required, RGN/RNLD/RMN. Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) Registered Mental health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN).
Experience Essential
Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
Desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Workforce development knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Management Skills Essential
Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address Shire Hall, Gloucestershire County Council
Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)