CHC Nurse Assessor x 2

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

The post holder will need a positive and can-do attitude with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage a conflicting workload. The post holder must be able to confidently work unsupervised and as a team to meet targets and deadlines. The post holder will have a good understanding of the National Framework, mental capacity act and case law around continuing healthcare.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure patients go through the CHC process efficiently. You will communicate and develop strong links with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective multi-disciplinary working and develop a strong understanding of local NHS and independent sector service provision in individual's own homes and in care homes.

About us

Greenwich ICB has an exciting opportunity for a Continuing Healthcare Nurse to work with the established Greenwich ICB Continuing Care Team. As a CHC Nurse,you will be responsible for determining the eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding through new assessments, reviews and appeals in accordance with he National Framework.

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum inclusive of HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

487-SELICB-850-A

Job locations

The Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street,

Woolwich,

SE18 6HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full detail of the job and the main responsibilties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full detail of the job and the main responsibilties.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - degree level or equivalent

Experience & Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing healthcare and Nursing Funded Care (Oct 2018 revised) and associated legislation and guidance
  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Experience of establishing & maintaining good working relationships
  • Experience of imparting unwelcome news to patients and their carers for example regarding their prognosis
  • Experience of holistic assessment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent negotiating skills (to promote change & when dealing with resistance to change)
  • Ability to assess patients with complex needs
  • Understanding of implications of working across the NHS and the independent sector
  • Ability to coordinate case conferences/MDT meetings
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Able to manage own workload.
  • Self-sufficient in the use of IT - Word , Excel, Microsoft Power Point
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively both written & verbally
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of the roles of different professional groups
  • Commitment to personal development

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Assertive & sensitive to other people's feelings and attitudes - empathic
  • Awareness of own development needs
  • Commitment to collaborative working
  • Need to be a successful team player & enjoys working as part of a team
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - degree level or equivalent

Experience & Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing healthcare and Nursing Funded Care (Oct 2018 revised) and associated legislation and guidance
  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Experience of establishing & maintaining good working relationships
  • Experience of imparting unwelcome news to patients and their carers for example regarding their prognosis
  • Experience of holistic assessment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent negotiating skills (to promote change & when dealing with resistance to change)
  • Ability to assess patients with complex needs
  • Understanding of implications of working across the NHS and the independent sector
  • Ability to coordinate case conferences/MDT meetings
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Able to manage own workload.
  • Self-sufficient in the use of IT - Word , Excel, Microsoft Power Point
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively both written & verbally
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of the roles of different professional groups
  • Commitment to personal development

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Assertive & sensitive to other people's feelings and attitudes - empathic
  • Awareness of own development needs
  • Commitment to collaborative working
  • Need to be a successful team player & enjoys working as part of a team

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).

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.

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 South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

The Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street,

Woolwich,

SE18 6HQ


Employer's website

https://www.selondonics.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

The Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street,

Woolwich,

SE18 6HQ


Employer's website

https://www.selondonics.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Continuing Care

Cynthia Bazuaye

Cynthia.bazuaye@selondonics.nhs.uk

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum inclusive of HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

487-SELICB-850-A

Job locations

The Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street,

Woolwich,

SE18 6HQ


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