CHC and Complex Care Review Nurse

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will be responsible for undertaking Specialist Health Needs assessments for individuals undergoing assessment for, or who are already eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
• The postholder will be required to work with the individual and/or their representative, and liaise with private providers, partner organisations, and other health and social care professionals to ensure all assessments are person‑centred.
• The postholder will be required to work flexibly to support the Individualised Commissioning team by participating in the ‘Duty’ rota, supporting urgent referrals or safeguarding investigations.

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will be responsible for undertaking health needs assessments for individuals receiving a package of individualized care that is part/solely funded by GM ICB Bury.
• The postholder will liaise with patients, families and carers with commissioned support and review, ensuring the promotion and facilitation of service user involvement and collaborative working with other agencies.
• The postholder will act as a resource for staff undertaking clinical assessments, providing guidance and supervision to ensure an informed approach that complies with national policy.
• Where necessary, the postholder will conduct independent expert clinical assessments of service users with nursing or highly complex healthcare needs.
• The postholder will support the Head of Service by identifying individuals that may be eligible for funding, or those who may no longer be eligible using relevant tools.
• The postholder will negotiate with care providers (NHS and external agencies) regarding how care will be delivered to service users with complex, intense healthcare needs and identify when a case manager may be required.
• The postholder will support Adult Safeguarding strategy meetings and support the Individualised Commissioning team in response.
• The postholder will ensure all service users eligible for health funding are reviewed in accordance with guidance and take appropriate steps to ensure service providers adhere to contractual agreements.
• The postholder will maintain accurate records and assessments.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Community nursing experience

Experience and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
• Good knowledge of community services, social services and other LA functions
• Experience undertaking specialist nursing assessments and planning patient care
• Conversant with national and local guidance on NHS CHC / FNC

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.

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