Individual Commissioning Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Upton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership provides CHC nursing services on Wirral. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to manage CHC assessments, care commissioning and case management for individuals eligible for NHS funded care.

You will work across the Wirral with occasional visits further afield, requiring a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The role emphasizes collaboration with hospitals, social services, families and carers, with strong focus on KPIs, data input, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a specialist area.
• Post qualifying and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Current NMC Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of Social Services and Local Authority functions.
• Understanding of CHC/NHS Funded Care guidance for adults.
• Strong NHS operational and clinical understanding.
• Knowledge of patient experience and quality.
• Familiar with commissioning agendas and primary care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CHC assessments and ensure alignment with the National Framework and submitted KPIs.
• Complete all review assessments in line with KPIs.
• Collaborate with acute hospitals to support discharge to assess pathways.
• Input information onto departmental databases adhering to NMC record-keeping standards.
• Assist individuals and representatives in CHC processes.
• Commission care packages for CHC or NHS funded care as per policy.
• Case management and ongoing reviews for CHC caseloads.
• Raise quality/safeguarding concerns through the reporting routes promptly.

Skills

Post-qualifying CPD

NHS/CHC knowledge

NHS commissioning

Community setting

Partnership working

Discharge to assess

Record keeping (NMC)

Education

Degree level in nursing or equivalent

Current NMC Registration

Knowledge of Social Services/Local Authority functions

CPD evidence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual (Registered Nurse) to join a successful and established Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team on the Wirral. The team is responsible for providing commissioning services for people with complex care needs who are eligible for NHS funded care., Full details are available on the JD / Person Specification but in summary the successful candidate will need to :

• Ensure assessments are undertaken in line with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and funded-Nursing Care and submitted to the ICB within the service's key performance indicators
• Complete all review assessments in line with the service's key performance indicators
• Work closely with acute hospitals to support discharge to assess pathways
• Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping
• Assist and support individuals and representatives in relation to the Continuing Healthcare process
• Commission appropriate packages of care for individuals eligible for CHC or other NHS funded care, in line with the Commissioning Policy.
• Case management and ongoing review of individuals eligible for CHC or other NHS funded care in accordance with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care
• Provide assurance regarding quality of individual packages of care by undertaking reviews as required and reporting quality/safeguarding concerns through the agreed reporting route in a timely manner;
• Undertake urgent reviews of individuals where quality and safety concerns have been identified., Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

The post offers superb opportunities to utilise your assessment and case management skills whilst learning within a supportive, experienced and successful team. The candidate should have experience of undertaking CHC assessments, working with patients, families and carers, and have a sound knowledge of the NHS Framework for Continuing Healthcare. The successful candidate will be responsible for the process from referral to assessment, review, care commissioning and case management for individuals eligible for CHC You will need to be an Registered Nurse with current registration and be able to work independently and as part of a team, be comfortable using initiative and knowing when to ask for guidance. In return you'll have access to all necessary support, administration help and clinical supervision. This role ordinarily involves travelling across the Wirral with occasional visits further afield therefore a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in specialist area.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Current NMC Registration., Full understanding of Social Services and other Local Authority functions
• Conversant with national and local guidance on continuing care/NHS Funded Care for adults.
• Strong understanding of the operational management and clinical role of the NHS.
• Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality.
• Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care., Understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter-relationships, Track record in clinical quality & performance activities.
• Within a Community setting.
• Experience of partnership working with other agencies.

Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

About the Employer

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.