Learning Disability Clinical Assessor

Clch; Wembley; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is seeking an experienced Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team in North West London. The post suits a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or an Allied Health Professional with a passion for improving outcomes in complex care.

You will assess, monitor and review individuals under the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, collaborating with service users, families, health and social

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or suitably experienced Allied Health Professional.
• Experience improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Familiar with NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and associated legislation (National Framework).

Responsibilities

• Undertake NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and monitoring visits.
• Apply the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare to support robust decision-making.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, service users, families and partners to achieve outcomes.
• Gather, analyse and present complex information from multiple sources for assessments and reviews.
• Support person-centred care planning and responsiveness to changing needs.
• Provide specialist advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and eligibility.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with standards.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and balance competing priorities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Evidence-based decision making

Education

RNLD

Allied Health Professional background

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Site Sudbury Primary Care Centre Town Wembley Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

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.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Continuing Healthcare, commissioning and complex care assessment while gaining experience across a range of health and social care services. Applications are welcomed from those already working in Continuing Healthcare, as well as candidates looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional clinical settings. Development opportunities may be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of