Senior

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Competitive rates of pay

NHS CHC exposure

Autonomy and professional development

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a CHC Nurse Assessor to join the Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team. Hybrid role with remote work and one office day per week in Merseyside.

The post suits nurses with CHC, community nursing, mental health, learning disabilities or complex care experience, and requires current NMC registration and UK right to work.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD is required.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.
• Experience in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or related community care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out CHC assessments and reviews.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex health needs.
• Review and coordinate packages of care.
• Support NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track pathways.
• Collaborate with NHS services, local authorities and care providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Skills

NMC registration

Right to Work in the UK

CHC experience

Assessment & decision making

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Nursing qualification (RN/RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse Assessor

• Band 6 (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Location: Fully Remote Contract Type: Locum Hours: Full-time,
  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Client: Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Essential: Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD, the Right to Work in the UK, and experience in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, complex care, mental health, learning disabilities or clinical case management.

Job Summary

We're currently supporting Cheshire and Merseyside ICB in recruiting experienced CHC Nurse Assessors to join its Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team.

This role would suit nurses with a background in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, mental health, learning disabilities, complex care or clinical case management.

You’ll assess care needs, manage a caseload and work with NHS services, local authorities and care providers to help individuals access the right care and support.

Hybrid working with approximately one office day per week in Merseyside and full-time Monday to Friday hours make this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to use their clinical expertise in a more autonomous role.

Who We're Looking For

You're an experienced nurse who enjoys assessment-based work, managing a caseload and working collaboratively with others to support positive outcomes.

You’ll be confident making informed clinical decisions and communicating with healthcare professionals, service users and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex health needs.
• Review and coordinate packages of care.
• Support NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track pathways.
• Work closely with NHS services, local authorities and care providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD. Right to Work in the UK. Experience in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, mental health, learning disabilities, complex care or clinical case management.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) experience.
• Knowledge of NHS-funded Nursing Care and Fast Track processes.
• Experience working across health and social care services.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act or Section 117 pathways.
• Experience reviewing or commissioning care packages.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Remote working Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work within an NHS Continuing Healthcare service.
• A role focused on assessment, case management and person-centred care

About Medacs Healthcare

At Medacs Healthcare, we've been supporting nurses and healthcare professionals with their careers for more than 35 years.

We work with NHS trusts, health boards and healthcare organisations across the UK, helping healthcare professionals find roles that fit their experience, availability and career ambitions.

Our specialist consultants understand the healthcare sector and take the time to get to know you, so we can match you with the right role, not just the next available one.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

• this role is deemed inside IR35