Learning Disability Clinical Assessor

Central London Community Health Trust; Wembley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare seeks an experienced Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor to join the Continuing Healthcare team in North West London. Ideal for an RNLD or experienced AHP dedicated to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.

You will assess, monitor and review individuals under the National Framework, working with service users, families and professionals to ensure safe, person-centred care and robust decision-making.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or suitably experienced Allied Health Professional.
• Experience with NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to assess, monitor and review individuals within the National Framework.

Responsibilities

• Undertake NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and monitoring visits.
• Apply the National Framework to support robust, evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provider organisations and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Gather, analyse and present complex information from multiple sources.
• Support person-centred care planning and ensure services remain responsive to changing needs.
• Provide specialist advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and eligibility.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and support high-quality Continuing Healthcare services.
• Balance a varied workload while working independently and as part of a wider team.

Education

RNLD registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team within North West London. This post is ideal for a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or suitably experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will assess, monitor and review individuals in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. You will work closely with service users, families, health and social care professionals, provider organisations and local authorities to ensure individuals receive person-centred, safe and effective care that meets their assessed needs., As a Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor, you will:

• Undertake NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and monitoring visits for individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Apply the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and associated legislation to support robust, evidence-based decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, provider organisations, local authorities, service users and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Gather, analyse and present complex information from multiple sources to inform assessments and reviews.
• Support person-centred care planning and ensure services remain responsive to changing needs.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and eligibility.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality Continuing Healthcare services.
• Effectively manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities while working independently and as part of a wider team.
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.