Continuing Healthcare Nurse Assessor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive pay

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a CHC Nurse Assessor (Band 6) for a fully remote locum role in the UK. The post involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, assessing care needs and coordinating packages while liaising with NHS services and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will have CHC assessment experience, current NMC registration (RGN/RMN/RNLD), and the ability to manage a caseload with strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting CHC assessments and reviews.
• Current NMC registration as RGN, RMN or RNLD is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload and coordinate care packages.

Responsibilities

• Complete CHC assessments and reviews.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex health needs.
• Review and coordinate packages of care.
• Support NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track pathways.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Skills

CHC assessment experience

NMC registered (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Caseload management

Education

Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent

Job description

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse Assessor

• Band 6 (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Location: Fully Remote Contract Type: Locum Hours: Full-time,
  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Client: Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Essential: Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD, the Right to Work in the UK, and experience in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, complex care, mental health, learning disabilities or clinical case management.

Job Summary We're currently supporting Cheshire and Merseyside ICB in recruiting experienced CHC Nurse Assessors to join its Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team.

This role would suit nurses with a background in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, mental health, learning disabilities, complex care or clinical case management.

You'll assess care needs, manage a caseload and work with NHS services, local authorities and care providers to help individuals access the right care and support.

Hybrid working with approximately one office day per week in Merseyside and full-time Monday to Friday hours make this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to use their clinical expertise in a more autonomous role.

Who We're Looking For You're an experienced nurse who enjoys assessment-based work, managing a caseload and working collaboratively with others to support positive outcomes.

You'll be confident making informed clinical decisions and communicating with healthcare professionals, service users and families.

Key Responsibilities Complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews.

Manage a caseload of individuals with complex health needs.

Review and coordinate packages of care.

Support NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track pathways.

Work closely with NHS services, local authorities and care providers.

Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD. Right to Work in the UK. Experience in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, mental health, learning disabilities, complex care or clinical case management.

Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience Previous NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) experience.

Knowledge of NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track processes.

Experience working across health and social care services.

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act or Section 117 pathways.

Experience reviewing or commissioning care packages.

What's in it for You?

Competitive rates of pay.

Remote working Monday to Friday working pattern.

Opportunity to work within an NHS Continuing Healthcare service.

A role focused on assessment, case management and person-centred care About Medacs Healthcare At Medacs Healthcare, we've been supporting nurses and healthcare professionals with their careers for more than 35 years.

We work with NHS trusts, health boards and healthcare organisations across the UK, helping healthcare professionals find roles that fit their experience, availability and career ambitions.

Our specialist consultants understand the healthcare sector and take the time to get to know you, so we can match you with the right role, not just the next available one.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

• this role is deemed inside IR35