Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the individuals in the community/ home/ nursing homes and hospitals to determine eligibility to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funding Nursing Care. The assessor will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate the process, establish eligibility and assist in identifying a suitable care package. The assessor will be responsible to ensure the review process for all NHS Funded Care is undertaken in accordance with current guidance.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team. The role will be part of the MDT and determine the individuals eligibility in line with the NHS Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. This will encompass explaining the process to patients and families; health and social care colleagues and care providers. Ensuring that the process is transparent and clearly understood by all parties.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.
- To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
- Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.
- To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.
- To be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and Head of Service as required.
- Contribute in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
- Ensure the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required with the CCG Quality Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.
- To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
- Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.
- To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.
- To be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and Head of Service as required.
- Contribute in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
- Ensure the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required with the CCG Quality Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ RMN- First Level Nurse
- Evidence of on-going post-basic qualifications in area identified
- Highly skilled clinical nurse competent to practice within expanded role
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent/ evidence of working to)
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong academic learning.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience at Grade 6 level in related field.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the Continuing Care and Free Nursing Care Agenda.
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Operational management in an Intermediate Care setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Computer literate- ability to use software programmes to maximise contribution to the post.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS and the Local Authority.
- Application of the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Desirable
- Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales.
Other
Essential
- Able to work weekends as per rota
- Maintain professional integrity
- Be accessible and flexible to support the needs of the service
- Good team working (trust and respect each other)
- Car Driver/ Owner
Desirable
- Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ RMN- First Level Nurse
- Evidence of on-going post-basic qualifications in area identified
- Highly skilled clinical nurse competent to practice within expanded role
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent/ evidence of working to)
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong academic learning.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience at Grade 6 level in related field.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the Continuing Care and Free Nursing Care Agenda.
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Operational management in an Intermediate Care setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Computer literate- ability to use software programmes to maximise contribution to the post.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS and the Local Authority.
- Application of the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Desirable
- Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales.
Other
Essential
- Able to work weekends as per rota
- Maintain professional integrity
- Be accessible and flexible to support the needs of the service
- Good team working (trust and respect each other)
- Car Driver/ Owner
Desirable
- Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales.
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.
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).
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.
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).
