Nurse Assessor/Case Officer

Integrated Care System; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization in Sunderland is seeking qualified nursing staff for various NHS continuing care roles. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach. Responsibilities include leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing the appeals process. This opportunity requires a registered nurse and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the CHC arena, particularly appeals and retrospective services.
• Community nursing experience.
• Experience in the Independent Sector Nursing.
• Experience in delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in completing Decision Support Tools for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• Conduct reviews following the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare.
• Manage the appeals process within designated timescales.
• Focus on patient-centered care.
• Contribute to the development of resources within the Continuing HealthCare Department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented approach

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Training qualification/ENS 998 or equivalent

Job description

We currently have a number of exciting opportunities to join the All Age Continuing Care Nursing and Case Management teams. These posts cover all of NHS continuing care, including adults, children, and complex case management.

There are a variety of positions, including case management and nurse assessor roles at band 6. These roles will be ICB-wide, covering the North and South of the region, with bases at the nearest ICB location to your home.

These roles are fast-paced and interactive, involving work with patients, families, clinicians, and other partner agencies. They require good communication skills, attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach. Training on the relevant software will be provided.

If you're interested in any of these opportunities, please contact one of the following for more information:

South: [e-mail]

North Cumbria: [e-mail]

For further information on the Children's Continuing Care (CCC) posts, contact [e-mail].

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job

The roles involve working closely with patients, families, clinicians, and partner agencies, requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative team approach.

About us

Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country.

The ICB ensures high-quality, safe health services for all communities. Its functions include promoting integration of health and care services, improving health and well-being, and reducing health inequalities.

With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 across North East and North Cumbria, the ICB works at both strategic and local levels, collaborating with local health and wellbeing boards, primary care networks, and NHS Foundation Trusts to deliver shared priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in completing Decision Support Tools for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.
• Conduct reviews following the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care.
• Process Local and Independent appeals regarding NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility decisions.
• Review Previously Unassessed Periods of Care (PUPOC) and conduct retrospective reviews for the ICB.
• Manage the appeals process within designated timescales.
• Prepare Care Needs Portrayals to support appeals.
• Respond promptly to NHS England data requests.
• Arrange and facilitate Local Appeal meetings and panels.
• Focus on patient-centered care, identifying health needs, and facilitating choice and control, including Personal Health Budgets.
• Contribute to the development of resources and expertise within the Continuing HealthCare Department.
• Support the implementation of frameworks and training programs to ensure consistent understanding and application.
• Ensure value-for-money delivery within available funding, aligning with the ICB's Policy on Choice and Equity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Training qualification/ENS 998 or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience in the CHC arena, particularly appeals and retrospective services.
• Community nursing experience.
• Experience in the Independent Sector Nursing.
• Experience in delivering training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.