Senior CHC & AACC Clinical Assessor

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is recruiting a Senior Clinical Assessor to lead high-quality CHC assessments for adults, within the AACC team and in partnership with CHC Clinical Managers.

You will deliver standardised assessments under the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare, support service improvements, and maintain accurate records. The role operates on a hybrid basis (2 days in offices) across Essex and from home, with a focus on collaboration and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience.
• Registered professional qualification and currently registered with the relevant professional body.
• A good understanding of current health and social care national aims and policy.
• Able to translate complex information into clear communications for a range of audiences.
• Understanding of evaluation and audits to support improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment experience that is consistent, transparent, and equitable for all individuals and families.
• Support smooth transitions between services and resource provision across all aspects of continuing care.
• Ensure every assessment is completed to a consistent, high standard, regardless of who the person is, where they live, or when the assessment takes place.
• Work as a Nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) Clinical Assessor within the Essex ICB Adult All-Age Continuing Care (AACC) team.
• Implement the NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework for adults aged 18 and over across Essex.
• Work under the guidance and support of CHC Clinical Managers.
• Ensure accurate records management.

Job description

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is recruiting a Senior Clinical Assessor to lead high-quality CHC assessments for adults, within the AACC team and in partnership with CHC Clinical Managers.

You will deliver standardised assessments under the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare, support service improvements, and maintain accurate records. The role operates on a hybrid basis (2 days in offices) across Essex and from home, with a focus on collaboration and quality outcomes.