Job summary
Calling all Registered Nurses,
Learning Disability Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists.
Are you looking for your next
new and exciting challenge? Do you need a better work / life
balance? Be a hybrid worker (home / office / community) Monday to Friday, 9.00 am
to 5.00 pm.
Do you want an opportunity for
development and to gain experience in different areas of healthcare?
Do you value diversity,
fairness, excellence and sustainability, and are passionate about working with
others to ensure high quality care for NHS patients, then the Complex Cases
Team - NHS Continuing Healthcare is the place where you can thrive!
We currently have a vacancy
within our service and are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
professional to join our supportive and dynamic team.
To lead and oversee the
day-to-day management and co-ordination of the Continuing Healthcare Learning
Disability workstream within the Complex Cases Team and the process for
undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments, applying the Department of
Healths National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded
Nursing Care.
To provide specialist advice
and undertake clinical assessments as required with respect to the process for
NHS CHC Assessment/Review for NHS Continuing Healthcare, to clients, health and
social care professionals and other agencies, within the relevant and specific
team, with the ability for cross cover across the directorate as and when
required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a
registered professional who is experienced in working with people who have Learning
Disabilities, complex physical and mental health needs.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
(CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely
by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital, but who have complex
ongoing healthcare needs.
The Complex Cases Team is
responsible for the decision making and commissioning processes, working
closely with the Local Authorities throughout Cambridgeshire &Peterborough.
Successful candidates will
have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work
autonomously but also work as part of a team. This is a home-based role, and
post holders will be expected to be able to travel across Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough.
You will be joining a
fast-paced team that employs the use of holistic nursing, inquisitive thinking
and a focus on high quality. The nature of the role is autonomous and
challenging but with the benefit of supportive colleagues.
Our workstreams include:
* Learning Disability Clients
New Assessments / Reviews
Fast Track
* Verifications / Quality
Assurance
* Duty
* Personal Health Budgets
* Case Management
This is a role for someone who
is invested in supporting others to improve their health outcomes and quality
of life. We are an innovative team who likes to use new ideas to continually
improve practice and work in partnership with other agencies to achieve this.
About us
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an Integrated Care
Board (ICB) and the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and
delivering local health and care services to the population and communities of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including
the VCSE sector, it oversees the commissioning, performance, financial
management and transformation of the local NHS, as part of Cambridgeshire &
Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS).
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that
promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas,
perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work
environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications
irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender
expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other
personal circumstances.
We are a predominantly home based organisation. Some roles within the ICB are not suitable for the sole use
of public transport and/or where there is a long journey from home to where work
routinely takes place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead and oversee the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the relevant
sub-team within the Complex Cases Team and the process for undertaking NHS
Continuing Healthcare Assessments, applying the Department of Healths National
Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
To
provide specialist advice and undertake clinical assessments as required with
respect to the process for NHS CHC Assessment/Review for NHS Continuing
Healthcare, to clients, health and social care professionals and other
agencies, within the relevant and specific team, with the ability for cross
cover across the directorate as and when required.
This Job Description is generic and covers all Team roles
and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead and oversee the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the relevant
sub-team within the Complex Cases Team and the process for undertaking NHS
Continuing Healthcare Assessments, applying the Department of Healths National
Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
To
provide specialist advice and undertake clinical assessments as required with
respect to the process for NHS CHC Assessment/Review for NHS Continuing
Healthcare, to clients, health and social care professionals and other
agencies, within the relevant and specific team, with the ability for cross
cover across the directorate as and when required.
This Job Description is generic and covers all Team roles
and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse - Valid NMC.
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching, Assessing and Supervision or equivalent.
- Appropriate Education Learning Certificate.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of NHS and Social Care Services structures and Independent Sector Organisations.
- Fully conversant with the holistic client process and need to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of clients with particular emphasis on in depth knowledge and wide experience of specific clinical interventions available to support clients with specialist and complex health needs.
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of staff recruitment and selection processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to Chair meetings.
- Ability to relate to clients, and all levels of multidisciplinary/multi-agency personnel confidently and efficiently.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- To demonstrate a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within NHS Continuing Healthcare.
-
- Leadership experience of managing a team.
- A wide knowledge, understanding and experience of conditions such as
- Acquired Brain Injury, Neurological Care, Palliative Care, Medical Care, Surgical Care and Long-Term Conditions.
- Experience of working in partnership between health and social care.
- Experience of delivering training programmes to groups.
- Experience of change through partnership working.
- Experience of managing or planning specialist packages of care which are tailored to the needs of individual clients.
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing.
- Experience of Palliative Care.
- Demonstratable experience of working across relevant client pathways.
- Experience and awareness of budgetary issues ensuring concordance.
- Experience of involvement in Continuing Care Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse - Valid NMC.
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching, Assessing and Supervision or equivalent.
- Appropriate Education Learning Certificate.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of NHS and Social Care Services structures and Independent Sector Organisations.
- Fully conversant with the holistic client process and need to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of clients with particular emphasis on in depth knowledge and wide experience of specific clinical interventions available to support clients with specialist and complex health needs.
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of staff recruitment and selection processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to Chair meetings.
- Ability to relate to clients, and all levels of multidisciplinary/multi-agency personnel confidently and efficiently.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- To demonstrate a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within NHS Continuing Healthcare.
-
- Leadership experience of managing a team.
- A wide knowledge, understanding and experience of conditions such as
- Acquired Brain Injury, Neurological Care, Palliative Care, Medical Care, Surgical Care and Long-Term Conditions.
- Experience of working in partnership between health and social care.
- Experience of delivering training programmes to groups.
- Experience of change through partnership working.
- Experience of managing or planning specialist packages of care which are tailored to the needs of individual clients.
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing.
- Experience of Palliative Care.
- Demonstratable experience of working across relevant client pathways.
- Experience and awareness of budgetary issues ensuring concordance.
- Experience of involvement in Continuing Care Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
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).
