• Job Description

  Req#: D9118-24-0061?language=en&page=84&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An opportunity has arisen in the ICB for a CHC Clinical Nurse Assessor. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of individuals in the community/ home /nursing homes and hospitals to determine eligibility to receive NHS Continuing Care or Funded Nursing Care.

  The practitioner will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate the process, establish eligibility and assist in identifying a suitable care package. The assessor will be responsible to ensure that the review process for all NHS Funded Care is undertaken in accordance with current guidance.

  The role will be part of the MDT and determine the individuals eligibility inline with the NHS Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. This will encompass explaining the process to patients and families; health and social care colleagues and care providers. Ensuring that the process is transparent and clearly understood by all parties.

  Main duties of the job

  The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team.

  To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis.

  To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.

  To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.

  Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.

  To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.

  The full job description is attached

  About us

  The Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of 1.26 million people in the Black Country. We manage the NHS budget for the area (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) and we are responsible for planning and buying Primary Medical Services (GPs), dental, optometry and pharmacy services.

  Working for the ICB means you are making a difference to the lives and health of people in the Black Country.

  We are part of the Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS), known as Healthier Futures, which is a partnership of organisations working together to bring health and social care services closer together for the good of our communities. We support the ICS vision for a healthier place with healthier people and healthier futures.

  The ICB has five core values that underpin the way we work and help to guide our actions and the decisions we make for local people and communities. These are compassion, inclusivity, integrity, fairness and trust.

  We are an equal opportunities employer who actively supports and encourages increasing the diversity of our employees, and welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained through experience across the full range of health and social care settings.

  We are also a bronze award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK employers for defence personnel.

  Date posted

  20 September 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  D9118-24-0061

  Job locations

  Wolverhampton City Council

  St. Peters Square

  Wolverhampton

  WV1 1SH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team.
  2. To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.
  3. To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
  4. Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.
  5. To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.
  6. To be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and Head of Service as required.
  7. Contribute in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
  8. Ensure the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required with the ICB Quality Team.
  9. Be aware of the safeguarding vulnerable adults policy and procedure and attend multidisciplinary meeting as required.
  10. To maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies, procedures, legislation laid out by the relevant professional bodies.
  11. Work within the clinical guidelines and policy guidelines relevant to practice.
  12. Participate in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan
  13. To develop and maintain multi professional/agency networks representing the ICB.
  14. Responsible for the teaching and dissemination of information to students, social care staff, health professionals, and independent sector about NHS Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care Contributions, on an individual and group basis.
  15. To prioritise and manage caseloads, under the direction of the Lead Nurse.
  16. To contribute to the effective running of the department, deputising for colleagues and Lead Nurse.
  17. To call, attend or lead team meetings, continuing care meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus, improving patient and family experience.
  18. To promote effective working arrangements with care homeowners, social services, community nursing and acute sector staff.
  19. To undertake and comply with all mandatory training.
  20. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team.
  2. To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record.
  3. To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner.
  4. Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision.
  5. To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision.
  6. To be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and Head of Service as required.
  7. Contribute in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels.
  8. Ensure the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required with the ICB Quality Team.
  9. Be aware of the safeguarding vulnerable adults policy and procedure and attend multidisciplinary meeting as required.
  10. To maintain registration, skills and knowledge including an awareness of policies, procedures, legislation laid out by the relevant professional bodies.
  11. Work within the clinical guidelines and policy guidelines relevant to practice.
  12. Participate in research, audit, clinical and peer supervision on a regular basis to develop appropriate personal objectives and a lifelong learning plan
  13. To develop and maintain multi professional/agency networks representing the ICB.
  14. Responsible for the teaching and dissemination of information to students, social care staff, health professionals, and independent sector about NHS Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care Contributions, on an individual and group basis.
  15. To prioritise and manage caseloads, under the direction of the Lead Nurse.
  16. To contribute to the effective running of the department, deputising for colleagues and Lead Nurse.
  17. To call, attend or lead team meetings, continuing care meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus, improving patient and family experience.
  18. To promote effective working arrangements with care homeowners, social services, community nursing and acute sector staff.
  19. To undertake and comply with all mandatory training.
  20. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

  Person Specification

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of underpinned by theory and experience
  • Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities
  • Understanding of service provision for the client group
  • Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
  • Able to work within hostile environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
  • Experience of working with service users and carers including case management
  • Good understanding of National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
  • Experience of managing a case load

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Must be able to travel across the BC ICB sites and to external organisations

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current & relevant NMC registration
  • Degree or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of professional development

  Person Specification

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of underpinned by theory and experience
  • Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities
  • Understanding of service provision for the client group
  • Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
  • Able to work within hostile environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
  • Experience of working with service users and carers including case management
  • Good understanding of National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice
  • Experience of managing a case load

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Must be able to travel across the BC ICB sites and to external organisations

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current & relevant NMC registration
  • Degree or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of professional development

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Black Country Integrated Care Board

  Address

  Wolverhampton City Council

  St. Peters Square

  Wolverhampton

  WV1 1SH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Black Country Integrated Care Board

  Address

  Wolverhampton City Council

  St. Peters Square

  Wolverhampton

  WV1 1SH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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