Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Continuing Health Care Teams across Greater Manchester. We are looking for highly motivated and experienced RMNs, RGNs OR Allied Health Professionals who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the assessment and review process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). You will undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments so CHC and FNC eligibility can be determined.
Roles involve assessing patients for CHC, holding a caseload, and reviewing patients, as necessary.
Please note: previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will have the opportunity to work within a successful, progressive Integrated Care organisation and make a positive contribution to the lives of people in Greater Manchester.
There are six locality place bases with current vacancies: Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside & Trafford. NHS GM offer fully flexible roles open to all Allied Health Professionals and Registered Nurses.
The post holders will play a key role in supporting the All-Age Continuing Health Care Service across Greater Manchester.
The post holders will assist and support in the facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures, ensuring the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded-Nursing Care is implemented and complied with, according to the principles and processes.
Our hours of work are Monday - Friday, working flexibly but ensuring core hours are met within the locality. There is an opportunity for Hybrid working which is a combination of face to face, office and home working.
Number of Vacancies:
Bolton - 1 x Permanent Full Time
Manchester - 4 Permanent Full Time & 1 Permanent Part Time (30 hours)
Oldham - 1 x Permanent Full Time
Stockport - 1 x Fixed Term Full Time
Tameside - 1 x Fixed Term Full Time
Trafford - 1 x Permanent Full Time
About us
NHS Greater Manchester is a fully authorised Integrated Care Board (ICB) responsible for the full range of ICB statutory duties and powers. Each Place Based Team within NHS GM aims is to improve the health of the people and reduce health inequalities through strong, clinically led commissioning of high-quality healthcare services.
The GM Integrated Care Partnership are helping organisations work better together with people and communities. We want people across all our boroughs to stay well, whatever their age, and whatever issues or conditions they might be managing. We're bringing together all the different organisations that support people's health and social care, so that services can join up and act faster when people need support.
Integrated care means starting with the person, understanding they will have different needs as they move through life, and connecting them with the right care.
This new NHS organisation, overseen by a Board, is in charge of the NHS funds and making sure services are in place to put plans into action. Made up of representatives from the NHS and the local council. The partnership operates at three levels: neighbourhood, locality and Greater Manchester and has a single vision and strategy. Hospitals, GPs, community services, voluntary services and others have come together to form 'provider collaboratives' within all 3 levels, helping to join care and help people live well across our ten boroughs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking Specialist Health Needs assessments for individuals who are undergoing assessment for, or who are already eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
The post holder will be required to work with the individual and/or their representative, and to liaise with private providers, partner organisations, along with other health and social care professionals to ensure that all assessments are person centred.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to support the Individualised Commissioning team by participating in the 'Duty' rota, supporting with any urgent referrals or any safeguarding investigations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking Specialist Health Needs assessments for individuals who are undergoing assessment for, or who are already eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
The post holder will be required to work with the individual and/or their representative, and to liaise with private providers, partner organisations, along with other health and social care professionals to ensure that all assessments are person centred.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to support the Individualised Commissioning team by participating in the 'Duty' rota, supporting with any urgent referrals or any safeguarding investigations.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Nursing qualification or equivalent Allied health professionals, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy etc
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related subjects
- Nursing qualification or equivalent Allied health professionals, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy etc or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant nursing experience or equivalent experience
- Experience of working as a Registered Nurse with patients with multiple/complex needs
- Responsibility for a defined caseload which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national policy/framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded care.
- Awareness of current legislation relating to health and social care
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Nursing qualification or equivalent Allied health professionals, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy etc
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related subjects
- Nursing qualification or equivalent Allied health professionals, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy etc or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant nursing experience or equivalent experience
- Experience of working as a Registered Nurse with patients with multiple/complex needs
- Responsibility for a defined caseload which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national policy/framework guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded care.
- Awareness of current legislation relating to health and social care
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).