Powys Teaching Health Board

Complex Care Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

The purpose of the post is to ensure the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals requiring complex/long term care. The post holder will be an expert in the Continuing NHS Healthcare assessment providing advice and leadership to the clinical teams to guide them through the process ensuring all patients have appropriate assessment and consideration for on-going NHS support to meet their needs.

The post holder is the pivot of partnership working between health and social care for individuals with complex needs. Actively drive forward the integration of Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council Social Services and support the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing NHS Healthcare within the defined geographical area of Powys and for patients from that geographical area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role include expert patient assessment to inform the development of individualised personal plans of care and collaborative, interagency working across professional and organisational boundaries.

Co-ordinate the assessment of eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare as part of a multidisciplinary team and assess eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing for service users in care homes providing nursing. This will involve care co-ordination for self-funders and reviews for all those in receipt of NHS funded care.

Undertake retrospective reviews in a timely manner with correct resolution of claims. To manage appeals against eligibility decision on either CHC or FNC from individuals or their representatives. To resolve concerns/disputes at the earliest opportunity by utilising local protocols.

Work in collaboration with Unscheduled care to support and facilitate safe timely discharges from the Community hospitals and acute settings.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR078-0525

Job locations

Pan Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
  • Educated to master's Level or post graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
  • Knowledge of the Continuing NHS Health Care framework and supporting policies i.e Transition from Childrens to Adult services, Deprivation of Liberty, Community Equipment and Cross Border Policy
  • High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards / guidance

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
  • Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of complex care patients
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload

Attributes & Ability

Essential

  • Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
  • Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
  • Ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
  • Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
  • Ability to critically review care assessments, plans of care and concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
  • Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
  • Ability to implement change effectively
  • Proven ability to work under time constraints

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

  • Resilience and stamina Confident professional appearance Ability to travel within rol
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
  • Educated to master's Level or post graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
  • Knowledge of the Continuing NHS Health Care framework and supporting policies i.e Transition from Childrens to Adult services, Deprivation of Liberty, Community Equipment and Cross Border Policy
  • High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards / guidance

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
  • Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of complex care patients
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload

Attributes & Ability

Essential

  • Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
  • Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
  • Ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
  • Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
  • Ability to critically review care assessments, plans of care and concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
  • Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
  • Ability to implement change effectively
  • Proven ability to work under time constraints

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

  • Resilience and stamina Confident professional appearance Ability to travel within rol

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Pan Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Pan Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse for Complex Care

Nia Stevens

Nia.Stevens@wales.nhs.uk

07970411159

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR078-0525

Job locations

Pan Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LY


Supporting documents

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