Senior Nurse Assessor - #1771788

Our vision is to be compassionate, honest, and to provide outstanding health care for Birmingham and Solihull citizens. Our chief aim is to be recognised for our outstanding commissioning and for the provision of high-quality patient-centered healthcare, which is innovative, equitable, skill-based, and one which champions independence and life choice at every appropriate opportunity. Our priorities are also that people receive the right care at the right time, in the right place, with the right health professionals. We continue to strive to be forward-thinking, citizen-focused, tackling inequalities and, where possible, prevention-based, contributing to the healthiest population in England

Knowledge/Training & Experience Registered Nurse

Educated to diploma/degree level with extensive experience of the Healthcare service

Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies in relation to National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care

Undertaken personal and professional training and enhance professional development in general and in relation to patient discharge processes and healthcare funding processes

Analytical and judgement skills will be required to understand the specific issues around the management of the healthcare funding and application process, the assessment of clients, and the choices associated with care provision

To ensure maximum benefit, the post holder will be required to use their own judgement in prioritising their workload

A sound understanding of business principles to complement clinical skills and expertise is required to deliver value for money packages of care

Participate in and take responsibility for ensuring awareness and responsibilities under all appropriate legislation and guidance such as the Mental Capacity Act, The Human Rights Act and Safeguarding Adults and Children Legislation

Job Responsibilities The post holder will undertake comprehensive professional Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nurse Care assessments for adults over 18 years of age with complex health needs including the assessment, review, and monitoring of care for those whose health needs are funded via NHS Continuing Healthcare within the dedicated time scales. This will include retrospective and appeal cases

The post holder will act as a Case Manager for individual clients within Birmingham Solihull ICB who are receiving continuing health care funding to assess the needs of the client and their family to facilitate, plan and evaluate service provision to ensure the client achieves an optimum level of function and receives appropriate levels of care in the most suitable environment

The post holder will work in collaboration with our health, social care, and independent sector colleagues to ensure health care needs are appropriate and at times may be asked to present assessments to the BSOL continuing care panels for ratification

The post holder will use experiential knowledge and clinical skills to ensure their assessments are safe and provide appropriate outcomes in a consistent manner in line with the National Framework for the NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS funded Nursing Care

The post holder will possess good verbal, IT and written communication skills to communicate with patients, their families and or appropriate advocates and other professionals. The production of accurate, timely, detailed, and comprehensive reports is key and essential

To maintain partnerships with our local Community Services, Primary Care, NHS Acute Trusts, Local Authorities, and independent providers

Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues in other health and social care organisations

Requires conflict resolution and persuasive negotiation skills along with empathy and understanding of health care conditions to convey complex information and to gain understanding and agreement

Explaining to patients, family members, their advocates or representatives, and health and social care staff the purpose and process of the CHC national framework guidance

Communicate and document effectively on our internal systems to ensure accurate and contemporaneous records

Participate and or facilitate in team meetings to share knowledge and update information

The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

Work with members of the Team to develop and implement project data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data

Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to job manager, strategic lead/strategic manager as appropriate

The post holder will be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload comprising of assessments, undertaking various reviews (3/12 month FNC/CHC) unscheduled reviews and Fast Tracks, and implementation on Personal Health Budgets and ongoing Case with support as needed from senior clinicians

Ensure assessments conducted are robust, transparent, and multi-agency (where required) for NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care

To support the seamless implementation of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare including contribution to the development of training programmes and delivery plans as required to facilitate others learning. Within Birmingham and Solihull Clinical ICB provide advice, coordinate assessments against the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care within Nursing Homes

Influence best practice by providing professional nursing advice on a range of physical and mental health nursing issues, which will require the individual to work in collaboration with system partners and other professionals to ensure patients’ health care needs are met appropriately and effectively

A strong business focus as well as clinical expertise is a key requirement for this role to ensure delivery of best possible care

Assist in the implementation of policies involving National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care in Care Homes with Nursing

To assess new applications for client’s eligibility against the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care

To co-ordinate new applications for consideration of eligibility for Continuing NHS Care

To undertake Nursing Assessments for patients with identified health needs

To complete the Decision Support Tool and recommendation as indicated

To complete Continuing Healthcare Review assessments and complete appeal assessments

To provide Clinical Cover to include processing Fast Track applications; preparation of cases for panel; and provide advice and guidance to external agencies

To make recommendations following Nursing Assessment relating to all identified needs of a client

Identify clients who are at risk and act upon/manage any issues related to the findings

To participate and raise Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults process related to individuals who are entitled to CHC funding

To undertake robust quality Nursing Assessments and Reviews

To identify specialist nursing equipment needs and advise about the provision of that which is over and above the minimum standard. To ensure suitability of equipment for patients with identified health problems

To promote physical and mental well-being and maximise client and carer empowerment in the management of their care. Where necessary ensure individuals have access to an advocate

To undertake Joint Assessments in conjunction with family/carers and with other professionals from health and social care, to ensure the health needs of patients are identified and appropriately met

To act as an information resource for Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group in relation to Funded Nursing and Continuing NHS Healthcare, providing appropriate advice to the public, professionals, and others as appropriate

To participate in the appeals process and Continuing Care Review Panels

To have a working knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care and maintain relevant and up to date knowledge and skills

To act in accordance with the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice and registration, NMC Code of Conduct and ICB Policies and Procedures including Financial Procedures, Health & Safety Policies and Safe Systems of Work

To be responsible for the supervision and teaching of staff/students as necessary

To deputise when necessary for the Senior Nurse

To promote clinical governance within all settings, encouraging the development and participation in clinical audit, research evidenced-based practice, reflective practice, and lifelong learning

Key Responsibilities To advocate on behalf of clients regarding clinical issues as required

To provide support and professional advice to care providers

To undertake the co-ordination of CHC assessments, Fast Track Reviews, Local Review appeals panels, and NHS Funded care assessments (if applicable to registered professional status)

To assess and accurately interpret health and wellbeing needs working to Department of Health guidance for all those identified with registered nursing or health care needs

To develop, monitor, and review programmes of care to meet identified needs, including the giving of specialist advice to patients, carers, and members of health and social care teams

Tehy Care Group offers rewarding opportunities for passionate healthcare professionals, from nurses to caregivers and allied health workers

189 Main Road, Broomfield Place, Chelmsford Essex



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