Band 6 Personal Health Budget (PHB) Practitioner - Remote

Service Care Solutions; Bath; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Band 6 Personal Health Budget Practitioner to support a growing PHB service. This role allows for remote work with some face-to-face visits as needed. Responsibilities include completing Care and Support Plans, liaising with service users, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will have experience in developing person-centred plans and strong knowledge of PHB policies.

Benefits

Remote access support

Flexible work pattern

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in completing Care and Support Plans.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of PHB guidance and policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
• Comfortable using digital tools and conducting remote assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete remote Care and Support Plans in line with PHB guidance.
• Facilitate and support individuals in developing person-centred support plans.
• Ensure plans are clinically appropriate, legally compliant, and financially sustainable.
• Liaise with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote the use of PHBs across services.

Skills

Experience in completing Care and Support Plans

Knowledge of PHB guidance and policy

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage a complex caseload

Comfortable using digital tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Personal Health Budget (PHB) Practitioner to support our growing PHB service. This role offers the flexibility of remote working, with assessments and support planning primarily conducted virtually. However, there may be occasions where face-to-face visits are required, based on assessed need.

Band 6 Personal Health Budget (PHB) Practitioner - Remote

Location: Remote (occasional face-to-face assessments if required)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (flexibility may be required)

Contract Type: Full-time asap until 31 Dec 2025

Band: 6

Key Responsibilities

• Complete remote Care and Support Plans in line with PHB guidance and legal frameworks
• Facilitate and support individuals in developing person-centred support plans
• Ensure all plans are clinically appropriate, legally compliant, and financially sustainable
• Liaise with service users, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Promote the use of PHBs across Continuing Healthcare (CHC), mental health, and children's services (as applicable)
• Contribute to the development and review of PHB pathways and policies
• Accurately record and maintain data in line with ICB requirements

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience in completing Care and Support Plans
• Strong knowledge and practical application of PHB guidance and policy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
• Comfortable using digital tools and conducting remote assessments

Additional Information

• The role is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, though some flexibility may be needed to facilitate person-centred planning and assessments.
• The ICB will minimise in-person contact where possible, supporting staff safety and efficient working.
• Equipment and remote access support will be provided.
• To apply, please submit your CV to (url removed)