CHC Nurse Assessor - Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. The post holder will always adhere to the National Framework and guidance for Continuing Healthcare, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within established policies, procedures, protocols, and systems ensuring quality standards and performance as directed by the Complex Case Manager /Clinical Commissioning Manager.
Please note, this post will require you to carry out face to face patient visits and travel to our office site, please ensure you consider this before applying.
Main duties of the job
To facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. This will include face to face and virtual assessments/reviews.
Support the Complex Case Manager/Clinical Commissioning Manager and the wider team to ensure that the workstream is planned and managed effectively and ensure successful delivery.
To be responsible for management of cases as directed by the Management Team.
To case manage a clinical caseload (end to end) including, but not limited to, resolving issues with funding, placements, invoices, and complaints.
To ensure Continuing Healthcare guidance is followed and that services are delivered to maximise patient safety.
To support in the development across the organisation in the personalisation
To support the pathway delivery for Personal Health Budgets within NHS Continuing Healthcare.
To identify and support the arrangement of services required to meet the needs of individuals who qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare and for the healthcare element of a joint care package as appropriate.
To undertake investigations, as required, into an individual’s eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare following an individual challenge or dispute.
To act as Duty Clinician as required.
Working for our organisation
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning health and care services on behalf of people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is a collaboration of NHS trusts, commissioners and local authorities working together to deliver high quality care which supports our communities to live well, stay independent and enjoy life.
There’s never been a better time to join our team and we want to empower staff across our system, clinical and non-clinical, to help people progress and develop their skills and expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on confidentiality and data protection.
To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines and ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained.
To provide cover for other Nurse Practitioners as appropriate.
To ensure that communication always remains professional and appropriate.
To support the Clinical Assessment & Placement Team in working towards the Team’s goals and objectives.
Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners/stakeholders.
Communicate information, risks, issues, and dependencies, including briefings and reports.
To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service.
Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.
Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information.
Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services.
The post holder will be required deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset.
To provide accurate and legible recording of information.
To assist/support individuals and representatives in relation to the NHS Continuing Healthcare process.
Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes.
Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes.
Deliver against objectives, performance targets, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload, and working to tight deadlines.
Support training and induction of new staff.
Undertake research and development as directed.
To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required.
To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training
The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
This may include assessments and reviews for patients with an element of health funding, joint funding, or ABI (as appropriate specialism).
The role will also include elements of supporting- Disputes management, transitional bed process,
- SEND, Safeguarding.
Used to working in a busy environment.
Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions.
Professional calm and efficient manner.
Effective organiser, influencer, and networker.
Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Mobility
Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation. The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services. This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions.The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract
Please note this is not a home working/remote working only position.
Health and Safety
Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease.
Data Protection and Confidentiality
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client, and staff records.
Smoking and Health
The organisation has a no smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds.
Equality and Diversity
The organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience, and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people’s differences. This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer
Information Management and Technology (IM&T)
All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local IM&T systems necessary to undertake their role.
Flexible Working
The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life. All requests to work flexibly will be considered.
Clinical Supervision
It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development for a minimum of four sessions per year. Clinical Supervision will be monitored via an annual Performance and Development Review (PDR).
Reasonable Adjustments
The organisation is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.
Person specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC registration as an adult nurse
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Clear communicator with excellent writing and report writing skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Car driver / owner or reasonable alternative
- Previous experience in CHC setting or in similar role in public sector
- Able to demonstrate understanding of other relevant legislation, e.g. MHA
- Able to demonstrate understanding of MCA, DOLS, and CHC Framework
The option to request flexible working is offered regardless of role, banding, or reason for wanting to work flexibly. If you are interested in this vacancy and would want to consider a form of flexible working, we would encourage you to reach out to us to discuss further.
We aim to be a great place to work and have many initiatives in place to support staff. In line with the Equality Act 2010, our organisation has an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group which meets on a monthly basis and has representation from a wide range of staff groups and supports a fairer and more diverse workplace for everyone.
The ICB has a Wellbeing Warriors group which has recently received Bronze level accreditation for Thrive at work and is working towards Silver accreditation. The Wellbeing warriors focus on physical, mental and emotional health of all staff providing tips, resources and webinars to support and educate staff from senior management to administrators about their wellbeing.