Job summary
Band 6 - Continuing Health Care Nurse
We have an ambitious vision for the Tower Hamlets Continuing Health Care Team. We are striving to deliver high standards of care with the aim of improving access to services and the quality of life for all of our patients.
Our staff are central to delivering the service vision and we are keen to recruit high calibre staff, who will be offered the support required to fulfill their roles as well as being provided with the training and experience to further their skills and build a career of which they can be proud of.
The role will involve undertaking comprehensive health assessments for patients who are 18 years of age and over to determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare & NHS Funded Nursing Care.
Main duties of the job
You will review and case manage Patients with complex health who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, supporting them within their own homes and in the community/nursing homes.
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of different funding streams available for care.
- Ability to support and manage junior staff within the team
The post holder will be expected to have strong managerial skills, an excellent communicator who is adaptable, committed, well organised and work well under pressure.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attched JD & PS.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to the interview, please contact:
Betsy Eyareya CHC General Manager on 07823 908080 or betsy.eyareya1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attched JD & PS.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to the interview, please contact:
Betsy Eyareya CHC General Manager on 07823 908080 or betsy.eyareya1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- ENB Certificate 998 Teaching and Assessing/ Preparation for Mentorship Qualification or equivalent qualification
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner District Nurse Qualification
- Leadership/management course
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in conducting comprehensive health assessments
- Experience in providing teaching and support to other clinical staff.
- Experience as working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrate experience of Multi -Agency working across Health & Social care
- Knowledge & experience of Patient's information systems e.g. EMIS
- Experience of using electronic systems such as Microsoft Word & Excel
- Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
- Able to produce concise and accurate verbal and written reports in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and NHS policy and protocols.
- Knowledge and understanding of the philosophies of the Safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable Adults
Desirable
- Experience in working in Community Setting
- Experience of arranging care packages and placements
Personal & Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to undertake appraisals of Staff
- Ability to train Staff with varied learning needs and monitor standards of practice
Desirable
- Experience of Team management and leadership.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to communicate with Patients in an empathetic manner, adapting strategies to meet their needs.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- ENB Certificate 998 Teaching and Assessing/ Preparation for Mentorship Qualification or equivalent qualification
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner District Nurse Qualification
- Leadership/management course
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in conducting comprehensive health assessments
- Experience in providing teaching and support to other clinical staff.
- Experience as working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrate experience of Multi -Agency working across Health & Social care
- Knowledge & experience of Patient's information systems e.g. EMIS
- Experience of using electronic systems such as Microsoft Word & Excel
- Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
- Able to produce concise and accurate verbal and written reports in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and NHS policy and protocols.
- Knowledge and understanding of the philosophies of the Safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable Adults
Desirable
- Experience in working in Community Setting
- Experience of arranging care packages and placements
Personal & Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to undertake appraisals of Staff
- Ability to train Staff with varied learning needs and monitor standards of practice
Desirable
- Experience of Team management and leadership.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to communicate with Patients in an empathetic manner, adapting strategies to meet their needs.
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
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).
