Job summary
Continuing Healthcare Assessor - Band 6
Are you a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional?
Do you have experience of case management and/or conducting assessments and the ability to chair and co-ordinate meetings?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Continuing Healthcare Assessor (CHC) to join our Funded Healthcare team. We are looking for someone who will align with our organisational values and will work with our team to support the screening and assessment of individuals applying for and already in receipt of CHC/FNC packages of care and be responsible for co-ordinating the most vulnerable people in society they are in receipt of the correct care.
Main duties of the job
If you are self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative, if you can work successfully both autonomously and as part of a team, if you have excellent time management and people management skills, and the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations then this could be a great opportunity for you to join our team.
You will have the opportunity to liaise and work closely with the local authority, providers, patients and their families and other relevant agencies in assessing and supporting individuals, as well as developing care plans and review processes and making changes to care packages in accordance with the needs of the individual.
About us
SCW collaborate with customers and partners across the health and social care system to manage, analyse, and improve performance and enableour customers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients and populations. We are aspiring to be the support and transformation service of choice in activities relating to health, wellbeing, and care. This builds on our core values and it is important that we add value for our customers and the system. This will enable SCW to grow and have the most impact and in so doing offers our people interesting work and rewarding careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a strong, friendly and supportive team, playing a key role in making recommendations on eligibility for CHC packages , as well as supporting the implementation of the national framework and national policies related to CHC/FNC.
Take a look at the job description and person specification to find out more about these roles and the skills and experience needed, and if you have any questions or want to find out more, then you can call the recruiting manager Steph Vollans on 07500 783957.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a strong, friendly and supportive team, playing a key role in making recommendations on eligibility for CHC packages , as well as supporting the implementation of the national framework and national policies related to CHC/FNC.
Take a look at the job description and person specification to find out more about these roles and the skills and experience needed, and if you have any questions or want to find out more, then you can call the recruiting manager Steph Vollans on 07500 783957.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence, Aspirational, Collaborative, Insightful, Respectful
Education
Essential
- 1st Level RGN/RN Registered allied professional Evidence of continued professional development
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
- A good understanding of the NF , Mental capacity act, Safeguarding policies and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
- Working knowledge of office based software and data base entry
Skills & Capabilities
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
- Skills for communication on complex, sensitive and clinical matters, and demanding situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence, Aspirational, Collaborative, Insightful, Respectful
Education
Essential
- 1st Level RGN/RN Registered allied professional Evidence of continued professional development
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
- A good understanding of the NF , Mental capacity act, Safeguarding policies and procedures; health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
- Working knowledge of office based software and data base entry
Skills & Capabilities
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
- Skills for communication on complex, sensitive and clinical matters, and demanding situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
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).
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