Nurse Specialist

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare commissioning organization in Northampton is seeking a CHC Nurse Specialist to manage a clinical team and ensure high-quality patient assessments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to lead in a multi-disciplinary environment. This role also involves supporting the Clinical Lead and adhering to NHS standards. The position requires a dedicated professional committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Professionally registered as a Nurse with significant post-registration experience.
• Experience in case management and patient assessments.
• Excellent communicator with advanced verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Continuing Healthcare Nurse Practitioners.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews.
• Support the Clinical Manager in planning and managing workstreams.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Case management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork experience

Evidence-based decision-making

Job description

Role Summary

The post holder will manage the core clinical team on the delivery of assessments, ensuring they meet the key requirements of all KPIs, assessments are of the quality expected and support staff as required. All HR processes will be managed where appropriate for staff, clinical supervision and training needs.

The CHC Nurse Specialist will lead a team to deliver a professional and efficient service in line with the NHS Continuing Healthcare national framework and standards.

The post holder will have a flexible approach to care and will work across inter‑agency boundaries, maintaining good communication and liaison skills with all stakeholders. They will support the Clinical Lead to ensure that the work stream of programmes is planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery.

Contact

If you would like to have an informal chat about the position or the team or would like to arrange a visit to the department, please feel free to contact Kirsty Mitchinson, our Clinical Lead, on 07813 726429.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will line‑manage a team of Continuing Healthcare Nurse Practitioners responsible for facilitating multi‑disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. They will ensure that they and their team adhere at all times to the relevant National Framework and guidance, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and work within established policies, procedures, protocols and systems ensuring quality standards and performance as directed by the Specialist Nurse/Clinical Manager.

They will support the Clinical Manager to ensure that their workstream is planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in its successful delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professionally registered as a Nurse with significant post‑registration experience.
• Experience in case management and patient assessments.
• Experience in working within and supporting a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Excellent communicator with evidence of advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using tact and diplomacy, with demonstrable problem‑solving skills.
• Dedicated to providing high standards of patient care.
• High level of evidence‑based decision‑making skills.

Working for Our Organisation

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit supports a range of customers including Northamptonshire ICB. This role will support and help the health system to realise their vision for improving health and services, working as part of a dynamic team.

Additional Information

Arden & GEM CSU is a leading Commissioning Support Unit working across the health and care system in England to provide transformational solutions, business support and clinical services.

Any post will be subject to a 6‑month probationary period. For new entrants appointed on a fixed‑term basis, the probationary period is between 1 and 6 months.

Please submit your application form without delay. The advertised closing date will be observed, after which the vacancy will close.

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