Continuing Healthcare Nurse Assessor

NHS Arden & GEM CSU; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work as a Band 6 CHC Nurse Assessor in Northamptonshire. This role involves determining eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, working in a supportive environment, and enhancing assessment skills. The position is on a fixed-term contract of 6-12 months with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Training on NHS CHC Framework

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding through assessments and reviews.
• Develop links with health and social care colleagues for effective multidisciplinary working.
• Manage daily tasks with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 CHC Nurse Assessor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work as a CHC Nurse Assessor within the Northamptonshire area. This community-based post offers the opportunity to enhance assessment and decision-making skills in a challenging but supportive environment.

The posts are being recruited on an initial 6-12 month fixed-term contract.

Role Overview: As a Band 6 CHC Nurse Assessor, you will be responsible for determining eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding through assessments, reviews, and appeals, following the National Continuing Healthcare Framework. You will ensure patients navigate the CHC process smoothly and efficiently, enabling timely access to high-quality care. You will develop strong links with health and social care colleagues to facilitate effective multidisciplinary working and gain a comprehensive understanding of local NHS and independent sector services in individuals' homes and care facilities.

Reporting: You will report to a Band 7 CHC Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be highly motivated with a keen desire to learn and develop; training on the NHS CHC Framework will be provided during induction.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy in daily tasks.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong people management skills, handling difficult situations and challenging individuals effectively and calmly.
• Work comfortably with a diverse range of ages and clinical conditions.
• Prescribe care based on individual health needs.
• Uphold a strong value set centered on quality and patient/care experience.
• Manage time effectively and work efficiently under pace.
• Possess good knowledge of Microsoft Office and intermediate typing skills.
• Adapt to changes at short notice.
• Be willing to travel daily across the county and occasionally nationwide.

The organization is committed to promoting the employment of disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate suitable candidates. Flexible working practices are supported to help staff balance work and home life. All flexible work requests will be considered.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Leah Hooton, CHC Nurse Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Please contact during working hours for any requests or further information.