CHC Nurse Assessor

Job overview

ML PHC are looking for a qualified Mental Health Nurse to work with our team based in Derbyshire.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Personalised Healthcare Commissioning service across the region. Working within the remit of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and other NHS funding streams, the post holder will deliver an effective and competent level of service and consistently deliver a client-focused service.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing patients, ensuring The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funded-Nursing Care and S117 entitlement is implemented and complied with, according to the principles and processes.

The post holder should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to be able to fulfil the requirements of this post.

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business and would encourage people from the armed forces community to apply for our vacancies.

Any applications from ‘at risk’ CSU employees will be given priority in line with CSU policy. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and email the named contact if you have any questions.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments so CHC and FNC eligibility can be determined.

Our hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm with the opportunity for agile working. MLCSU is committed to the personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities.

Currently the post is agile working with a requirement to attend the office base as and when requested. All assessments will be face to face, a vehicle for the purpose of business miles is essential for this role.

Working for our organisation

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML) is one of the biggest and best-performing commissioning support units in the country, with among the highest levels of staff and customer satisfaction. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert staff based across the Midlands and North West to make a difference – for our customers, patients and communities.

Offering a full range of professional services to hospital trusts, local authorities, integrated care systems (ICSs) and other public bodies/ across the country, our NHS values underpin everything we do.

If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Working within a team of Personalised Healthcare Commissioning Assessors, taking a lead role in complex cases, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuous improvement

Managing a caseload of patients and contributing to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas, where agreed

Managing a defined caseload for those with complex health needs

Facilitating and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating procedures

Active involvement in the recruitment of junior members of staff

Supporting the Personalised Healthcare Commissioning team to ensure workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery

Supporting the Clinical Team Leader to ensure that all processes implemented are compliant with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.

Deputise, as required, in the absence of a Clinical Team Leader for Personalised Healthcare Commissioning

Assisting the Team Leader for Personalised Healthcare Commissioning with resolution of complaints, appeals and disputes

Raising issues of concern through the Senior Management Team where necessary

Mentoring and supervision of Personalised Healthcare Commissioning Practitioners and students.

Contributing to performance improvement within the team of Senior Practitioners, Practitioners and Associate Practitioners, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard

Monitoring workstreams of Personalised Healthcare Commissioning Practitioners and quality assurance of processes

Working with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions

Actively supporting the Personalised Healthcare Commissioning team in working towards goals and objectives

Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports

Maintaining professional registration and up-to date knowledge of legislation

Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service

Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines

Fostering transparency and a person-centred approach with patients, families and representatives

Promotion of the use of Personal Health Budgets for eligible individuals as a means of having control over their care and achieving best possible outcomes whilst being cost effective and value for money

Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically and consistently applied

Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring their statutory and mandatory training is up to date

The job description and person specification are an outline of the task, responsibilities and outcomes of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and organisation

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a health environment

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area
• Healthcare (RMN) Professional Registration

Skills, knowledge and competencies

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through experience and training, plus further specialist knowledge of the continuing healthcare process and MDT working

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales