Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Liverpool

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is seeking an Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse (Band 5) to support patients in accessing the right care and funding. The role focuses on clinical assessment, case management and ensuring safe, high-quality care across settings.

The post offers hybrid working options with a standard Monday–Friday pattern, training, and development opportunities. It is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced nurses seeking a leadership

Qualifications

Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
Experience with assessment, commissioning or funding processes is desirable.
Knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC) frameworks.

Responsibilities

Assess care needs and support decision-making around CHC and FNC.
Undertake assessments in homes, care homes and community settings.
Coordinate assessments for NHS funded care and ensure timely reviews.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC Registration

Clinical assessment

Joint funding understanding

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Employer NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Employer type NHS Site Various: Lakeside (headquarters)/Magdalen House/Forster House Town Warrington/Liverpool/St Helens Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.

The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.

We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.

Job overview

Are you a registered nurse looking for a fresh challenge away from traditional clinical ward environments? Whether you're seeking a new direction in your nursing career or are a newly qualified nurse keen to broaden your experience, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are looking for motivated and compassionate nurses to join our Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team. This unique role offers the opportunity to utilise your clinical knowledge in a different way, supporting patients to access the right care and funding while promoting safe, high-quality care across a range of settings.

Monday to Friday working pattern (9am to 5pm)
Hybrid working opportunities
Excellent work-life balance
Comprehensive training and support
Ideal for newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses seeking career development

Who would this role suit?

Newly qualified nurses looking to gain broad experience across health and social care.
Community, ward, care home or specialist nurses seeking a change from frontline shift work.
Nurses interested in case management, assessment, commissioning or healthcare funding.
Professionals who enjoy working autonomously while remaining part of a supportive team.

We provide a structured induction, ongoing training and professional support to help you develop knowledge and confidence within the role.

Main duties of the job

As an Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse, you will work closely with patients, families, health and social care professionals to assess care needs and support decision-making around NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).

You will undertake assessments and reviews in a variety of settings including patients' homes, care homes and community environments, helping to ensure people receive safe, effective and person-centred care. The role combines clinical assessment, case management, partnership working and quality assurance, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills beyond traditional nursing practice.

What you'll gain

This role offers the opportunity to develop a wider understanding of the healthcare system, enhance your assessment and decision-making skills, and build strong partnerships across health and social care organisations. It is an excellent stepping stone for nurses interested in leadership, commissioning, safeguarding, case management or advanced specialist roles in the future.

Join us and discover a rewarding nursing career that offers professional growth, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

Working for our organisation

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners.

We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities.

Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer.

We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest.

Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

First point of contact for referrals to service and provide duty nurse cover on allocated days. Duty nurse will include Fast Track processes
Complete initial assessment
Understanding of PHBs
Co-ordinating assessment for NHS funded nursing care and NHS Continuing Healthcare as close to the service user as feasible
To provide clinical commissioning oversight to applications and assessments concerning joint funded packages of care
Seek authorisation of eligibility recommendations via Line Manager
Case management as allocated by the Line Manager
On-going review of service users eligible for CHC, NHS funded care in accordance with National Framework for NHS funded nursing care, and Joint funded care packages of care
Undertake urgent reviews of service users, where quality and safety concerns have been identified and report in a timely manner
To prepare and complete comprehensive documentation/tools to enable the level of NHS funding to be determined within the parameters of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded nursing care and Joint Funding arrangements locally
Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping
To quality assure external recommendations for CHC/FNC
Completing Continuing Healthcare Checklists, where appropriate, and that these are processed following service operating procedures
To provide assurance with regard to quality of care of individual packages by undertaking reviews as agreed
Support patient flow across all aspects of the patient’s journey including liaison with primary care, secondary care, community venues and specialist services.
To actively promote communication and partnership working between the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors
To communicate relevant information and to provide advice and support on funded nursing/continuing health care to service users and carers
To liaise with other health professionals on clinical matters as part of the assessment process
To maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care
To participate in informal and formal education and training as requested
To participate in clinical supervision and performance and development reviews
To promote positive awareness of the health and social care needs of adults and older people in conjunction with colleagues from the ICB/Community Trust and Local Authority
To contribute to team function by sharing own clinical skills/expertise and knowledge
To identify the training needs within the independent and statutory services and ensure this information is fed back appropriately
To promote understanding of the role and function of the team
To support ways of improving nursing assessment/care of adults and older people
To participate in clinical audit within the service
Mentoring and supervision of students as required
To support the development of, and participate in clinical supervision, evidence based and reflective practice in order to develop self and the team
To line manage staff as requested, ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed
To ensure any staff that are line managed by the post holder receive appropriate supervision
Ensure personal access to best practice including up to date research evidence e.g. through NICE, in discharging professional responsibilities
To support the development of agile working, by updating assessments and uploading data securely, from alternative areas of work other than the operational base.

Person specification

Qualifications

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Current NMC Registration or other appropriate professional body
ECDL or similar qualification

Knowledge and experience

Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care
Understanding of Local Authority functions
Conversant with national and local guidance on continuing care/NHS Funded Care for adults
Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality
Experience of working effectively with clinicians, Health and Social Care colleagues and other partner agencies
Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care

communication

Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills

Analytical, planning and management skills