Job summary
We're looking for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered General Nurse, oran Allied Health Professional with relevant mental health patient experience with excellent communication and assessment skills to join our All Age Continuing Care and SpecialistPlacements Team (AACC), based at the Compass Centre in Chatham.
You'll be required to evidence aworking knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare pathways and tools and have an interest in developing your skills further inthis interesting field of practice.
We offer the opportunity of flexible, varied, and interesting work, excellent career progression and the support of a highly motivated, friendly, supportive team and organisation. You'll be required to undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews of individuals using appropriate assessment tools to review patientsreceiving care and support under the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.The hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 hours, though we can offer some flexibility and hybrid working. You will need a full driving licence to undertake the requirements of this post, as you will be requiredto travel to a variety of locations to undertake this post.Informal visits or discussions regarding the posts are warmly welcomed, please contact either:Antonietta Ogundimu or Janice Winter, on 01634 335095 option 8
Main duties of the job
This role requires a specialist Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessor to undertake and be responsible for completion of timelyand comprehensive assessments and to apply the relevant criteria to establish eligibility for services and care.You will complete any relevant assessment tools, for example the tools within the National Framework for NHSContinuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), in conjunction with individual /family and Multidisciplinary Team(MDT) members.You will:
- Case manage individuals in receipt of NHS funded care and support, reviewing and reassessing needs, the service provision and support required.
- Review and reassess individuals' eligibility for NHS CHC, FNC and any other NHS funded placements.
- Review any service, and care, commissioned in regard to quality and appropriateness to the individuals need, to ensure that the provider is delivering the requirements of the contract.
- Complete retrospective reviews as required and directed by team manager.
- Be confident in presenting cases and making recommendations on eligibility and care/support required.
- Attend appeal/review panel meetings and present cases as appropriate.
- Participate in case conferences as required. Ensure accurate minutes and record of meetings are kept and distributed as appropriate.
- Participate in Best Interest Meetings as necessary.
- Ensure accurate and open communication with a range of organizations and individuals.
- Keep accurate and robust records at all times.
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered General Nurse, or an Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Essential
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings
Desirable
- A good understanding of the National Framework, Mental Health Act, Section 117 aftercare, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding policy, and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
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
Desirable
- Skills for communication on complex, sensitive and clinical matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience in communicating with and to a variety of stakeholders and service users
- A full driving licence
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered General Nurse, or an Allied Health Professional
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Essential
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings
Desirable
- A good understanding of the National Framework, Mental Health Act, Section 117 aftercare, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding policy, and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
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
Desirable
- Skills for communication on complex, sensitive and clinical matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience in communicating with and to a variety of stakeholders and service users
- A full driving licence
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).
