About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be a qualified Learning Disability nurse responsible for assessing patients, ensuring the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded-Nursing Care is implemented and complied with, according to the principles and processes.
As a nurse assessor, this would include a caseload of complex cases and management of Continuing Healthcare packages of care, ensuring value for money placements which meet the needs of the individual and identify opportunities for development and improvement to assist delivery of best practice healthcare.
The role will involve working closely with patients, families, social care staff, healthcare professionals and the wider CHC team to coordinate assessments, care delivery and funding arrangements in line with the national framework ensuring patient centred care.
The post holder should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to be able to fulfil the requirements of this post.
The role may have a specific focus on speciality areas such as DOLs, Children and Young People and other adults complex care areas, depending on the team they are working with.
All key duties and responsibilities will remain the same.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Continuing HealthCare Framework to assess and determine eligibility for individuals who are referred into the pathway through a positive checklist.
About us
The ambition of our Integrated Care Boards is to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities by commissioning high-quality, sustainable healthcare that delivers the greatest value for our people and communities
Our values of integrity, collaboration and accountability are underpinned with our collective focus on putting the LNR population at the centre of everything we do. Our people work flexibly and collaboratively across the local system to support a joined-up approach to strategic commissioning and service improvement. Our people work a minimum of 40% 'on patch' in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland in our 2 main office bases at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester and Haylock House, Kettering or partner sites to enable effective workplace relationship and meaningful connection.
This role will require a minimum of 2 days 'on patch' working in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland in our 2 main offices or partner sites
Job description Job responsibilities
Working within a team of Continuing Care Assessors, taking a lead role in complex cases, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, supporting and mentoring and supporting staff to achieve continuous improvement
Managing a caseload of patients and contributing to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas where agreed
Managing a defined caseload for those with complex health needs
Facilitating and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating procedures
Active involvement in the recruitment of junior members of staff
Supporting the Continuing Healthcare team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery
Support delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Continuing Care Operating Model.
Present cases to meetings for commissioning approvals
Promotion of the use of Personal Health Budgets for eligible individuals as a means of their having control over their care and achieving best possible outcomes whilst being cost effective and value for money
Monitoring workstreams of Continuing Care quality assurance of processes
Conduct comprehensive assessments of physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental needs using nationally recognised tools -Decision Support Tool (DST) either adults/Children and Young People (where applicable)
Determine whether patients meet criteria for NHS CHC funding by evaluating primary health needs, complexity, intensity, and unpredictability of care
Develop and review individualised care plans and care packages, including Personal Health Budgets where appropriate, ensuring patient preferences are incorporated
Monitor and manage a caseload of patients to ensure safe, appropriate, and timely care delivery, providing support in residential, home, and acute care settings
Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, working closely with Local Authorities, social workers, and other agency partners
Maintain accurate records, input data into relevant databases, complete reports, and comply with data protection and confidentiality policies
Identify and act on safeguarding concerns, ensuring patient safety and adherence to relevant legislation
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area (NMC registration) Evidence of continuing professional development Demonstrated experience of co ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Understanding of the public sector, Previous experience in similar role in public sector Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities
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 communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Analytical Essential
Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an 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 Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills Essential
Skills for project management Previous experience in project management and planning
Autonomy Essential
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
Address Room G30 Penn Lloyd Building County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)