CHC Senior Nurse

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Honiton, Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Learning Disability Nurse to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work with complex individuals, enhancing their quality of life through tailored care packages. You will be part of a supportive environment that values diversity, fairness, and excellence in NHS care. This position not only promotes professional growth but also emphasizes a balanced work/life approach. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility under NHS National Framework for Continuing Healthcare.
• Plan and commission care packages for individuals with complex needs.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure understanding of care processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Location: Honiton, EX14 1HU & Exeter, EX2 9HS
Salary: £37,338.00 to £44,962.00
Date posted: 2nd May 2025
Closing date: 18th May 2025

Calling all Registered Nurses (Learning Disability) or Social Workers

Are you bored in your current role? Do you want to learn new skills and work with complex individuals to improve their quality of life within a supportive team?

Do you need a better work/life balance? Do you want to keep your professional skills up to date? Would you like to gain experience in new areas?

If you value diversity, fairness, excellence, and sustainability, and are passionate about delivering high-quality NHS care, then Continuing Healthcare is the place for you to thrive!

We have a vacancy within our service for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurse to join our team.

The role involves assessing eligibility under the NHS National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care 2009 (revised 2022), planning and commissioning care packages (including Personal Health Budgets), supporting individuals, families, and professionals through the process (including transition from child to adult services), and reviewing eligibility and care packages.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is expanding as a leading provider of mental health services in the country.

As part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference in people's lives.

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 available - see further details in the supporting documents

Main duties of the job

We seek an experienced nurse practitioner working with people with learning disabilities—an essential characteristic.

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care arranged and funded by the NHS for individuals with complex ongoing healthcare needs outside hospital.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is responsible for decision-making and commissioning, working closely with Local Authorities on behalf of Devon ICB.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills, be resilient, able to work autonomously and as part of a team. This is a community-based role, based in Exeter and East Devon, but requires travel across Devon and occasionally out of the county.

The team values a fast-paced, holistic approach to nursing, focusing on the needs of the person. The role is autonomous and challenging but offers supportive colleagues.

The role includes:

• New Assessments
• Reviews
• 117 reviews
• Case Management

This position is ideal for someone committed to supporting others to improve health outcomes and quality of life using best practices. Our team is innovative, continually seeking to improve and collaborate with other agencies.

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability services, along with specialist and secure services regionally and nationally. We are passionate about promoting mental health and wellbeing, leveraging our expertise and partnerships to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused services.

Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience, emphasizing behaviors that reflect our core values: commitment to quality care, improving lives, respect, dignity, and compassion. We foster a positive environment through kindness, respect, innovation, and openness to new ideas.

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all community sections, regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Part-time and flexible working are supported. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Engage with stakeholders including staff, service users, families, carers, and agencies to ensure understanding of care processes related to Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, and Section 117 aftercare.

Communicate complex and sensitive information to:

• Service users and families regarding assessment, care planning, treatment, and review
• Multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Primary care teams about client care
• External agencies involved in care provision (voluntary, private, police, social services, housing, employment)
• Safeguarding, DOLS teams, CCGs, and Devon County Council regarding concerns with care packages
• Other professionals and agencies as needed
• Care Brokerage as appropriate

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Use clinical judgement to support procurement and commissioning of care packages, ensuring community-based support, hospital avoidance, and timely discharge.
• Assess complex situations to determine appropriate care, supporting verification and funding decisions.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Organise multidisciplinary meetings, including DST and Section 117 reviews
• Lead contentious decision-making processes regarding CHC or FNC eligibility involving MDT, service users, families, and legal representatives
• Plan and organise care packages and reviews within required timeframes
• Ensure care/support meets assessed needs and outcomes
• Manage own workload and support team members, prioritising effectively