Specialist Nurse Assessor
Job overview
You will be responsible for the specialist Continuing Healthcare assessment of the health needs of individuals either in their own homes, residential accommodation or within the hospital setting.
Managing the Fast Track process and complex care management for clients eligible for Continuing Healthcare ensuring that all health needs are fully met. When assessing for Continuing Healthcare they will be required to give written evidence to support rationale in determining the eligibility.
Acting with care and compassion when planning care provision. Making every effort to respect the wishes of people at the end of their lives and maintaining working relationships and treating colleagues of all disciplines with respect.
To promote the role of CHC Nurse assessor as a multi-skilled specialist Nursing role and an integral part of the MDT. Support and teach nursing students on placement within the team, to maintain a good consistent standard of assessment and to undertake retrospective CHC applications/Rapid Deterioration process as agreed.
Main duties of the job- To ensure that individuals who receive packages of care can choose how, and where they receive that care
- To allow people who are being assessed for health funding to have a voice, whether directly or through representation from a chosen advocate
- To respect diversity, striving always to adjust in order to achieve equality in health and care delivery
- To value every individual as autonomous, allowing them to make their own decisions about how they choose to live, even when those choices carry with them a level of risk
- Undertake case management for complex clients to ensure high standards of care are provided that meet the assessed needs
- Agree Fast track applications and ensure that an appropriate Package of care is in place
- Monitor and report on the quality-of-care delivery within Nursing Homes, Residential Homes and within Domiciliary Care providers
- To ensure that the CHC process is implemented in a timely, efficient and transparent manner in accordance with the National Framework
- Support the acute and community hospital with requests for discharge to nursing and specialist placements
- Promote close working relationships between the Local Authority and the NHS and disseminate good practice
- Provision of specific advice and guidance on the National Framework to clients their representatives, relatives, independent sector, NHS and Social care staff
Working for our organisation
Why Work With Us
The continuing healthcare team is a mix of clinical and non-clinical staff. We have an office base in Newton Abbot. Admin staff are based there full time but clinical staff have a mix of home and office base
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Current NMC registration
- Nursing Degree or willingness to work towards this qualification
- Working towards HEAC342 Enhancing the care and support of the person with Dementia and their carer.
- Teaching qualification – ENB 998/Mentorship/Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent or willingness to work towards
- Further professional or relevant qualifications at Diploma or Degree level
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Comprehensive understanding of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, Joint Health and Social Care of the elderly
- General/mental health nursing knowledge and skills
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
- Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
- Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
- It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.