Continuing Health Care (CHC) - Lead Nurse OPMH

NHS; Mold; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic RMN for the role of Continuing Health Care Lead Nurse OPMH Band 7. You will manage a team of Nurse Reviewers, coordinating CHC applications and participating in MDT meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in the CHC framework, and a proven ability in team management. The role is full-time and offers a competitive salary ranging from £48,527 to £55,532 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in the CHC framework.
• Knowledge of the CHC framework.
• Experience in managing a team within a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of national guidance on NHS funding.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Nurse Reviewers who assess patient needs.
• Coordinating and scrutinising CHC applications.
• Providing training for multi-agency staff on CHC issues.
• Collaborating with local authorities for patient services.
• Working with safeguarding issues in care.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Understanding of NHS funding

Experience in CHC framework

Training multi-agency staff

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Area East Continuing Healthcare Care Team are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated RMN for the role of Continuing Health Care Lead Nurse OPMH Band 7.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinating, scrutinising CHC applications and participating in CHC and FNC reviews; attending and participating in MDT meetings within the area when required.
• Providing training packages for multi‑agency staff on CHC issues and promoting best practice.
• Extensively working with local authorities to ensure patients in the independent sector funded by BCUHB receive a high quality and safe service.
• Managing the local resolution process within the area: meeting and liaising with families to discuss panel outcomes when individuals challenge eligibility decisions.
• Working collaboratively with statutory agencies where safeguarding issues have been identified; attending POVA/Strategy meetings.
• Collaborating with CMHTs, DN Services and discharge liaison teams to ensure patients are discharged/transferred in a safe and timely manner.
• Supporting the management duties of the CHC team locally.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in the CHC framework.
• Knowledge of the CHC framework.
• Experience in managing a team within a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attend and participate in MDT meetings.
• Good understanding of national guidance on NHS funding.
• Experience in training multi‑agency staff on CHC issues.

About Us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourage applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and all other disadvantaged groups.

Contact

For further information, please contact Anita Brookes‑Williams or Chris Neeson at [e-mail] or Anita.Brookes‑[e-mail].

Location

Preswylfa, Hendy Road, Mold CH7 1PZ

Pay

£48,527 to £55,532 per annum (Band 7).

Contract

Permanent, full‑time.