Continuing Health Care (CHC) - Lead Nurse OPMH

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bryn Awelon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Registered Mental Nurse for the role of Continuing Health Care Lead Nurse. This position involves managing a team to assess and review patient needs for NHS funding. The candidate will work closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure quality care and effective funding management. Strong communication skills and experience in multidisciplinary settings are essential. Welsh speaking is desirable for this position, as applications may be submitted in Welsh.

Qualifications

• Experience of assessing patients for continuing health care.
• Knowledge of the Continuing Health Care framework and NHS funding mechanisms.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and with local authorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• Evidence of providing or developing training programmes for staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Continuing NHS Health Care funding in care homes.
• Work closely with local authorities to ensure quality service.
• Co-ordinate and scrutinise CHC applications and attend MDT meetings.
• Manage local resolution process and liaise with families.
• Collaborate with statutory agencies on safeguarding issues.

Skills

Assessment of patients for continuing health care

Knowledge of Continuing Health Care framework

Strong communication skills

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

About the Role

Area East Continuing Healthcare Care Team offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Mental Nurse, to serve as Continuing Health Care Lead Nurse (OPMH Band 7).

The role involves managing a team of Nurse Reviewers who visit patients in care homes and patients’ own homes to review and assess their needs in relation to NHS funding, in accordance with national guidance.

The post holder will work closely with discharge teams across hospital sites, nursing homes, social services departments and other NHS professionals, co‑ordinate and scrutinise CHC applications, participate in CHC and FNC reviews and attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings within the area where required. Training packages for multi‑agency staff on CHC issues will also be provided by the post holder.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and monitoring of Continuing NHS Health Care funding (CHC) in care homes and domiciliary care packages in accordance with the national framework for CHC and NHS funded registered nursing care (FNC).
• Extensive joint working with local authorities to ensure patients in the independent sector funded by BCUHB receive high quality and safe service.
• Co‑ordinate and scrutinise CHC applications and participate in CHC and FNC reviews; attend and participate in MDT meetings within the area where required.
• Manage the local resolution process within the area – meet and liaise with families to discuss panel outcomes when individuals challenge eligibility decisions.
• Responsible for the local resolution process for inter‑agency disputes – liaise with the appropriate team manager from the local authority where there is a dispute regarding eligibility for CHC funding.
• Work in collaboration with statutory agencies where safeguarding issues have been identified and attend POVA/strategy meetings.
• Collaborate with CMHTs, DN services and discharge liaison teams to ensure patients are discharged/transferred safely and timely.
• Support the management duties of the CHC team locally and provide training packages for multi‑agency staff on CHC.

Qualifications

• Experience of assessing patients for continuing health care.
• Knowledge of the Continuing Health Care framework and NHS funding mechanisms.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and with local authorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• Evidence of providing or developing training programmes for staff.

Additional Information

Welsh speaking is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and promote equality and diversity. All applications are received on a fair and equal basis.