Senior CHC Assessor: MDT Collaboration & Care Planning

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeks a Band 6 CHC Assessor to deliver comprehensive Continuing Healthcare assessments, ensuring fair, evidence-based decisions aligned with the National Framework. You will work with individuals, families, and MDTs to gather data, analyse needs, and prepare defensible decisions and care recommendations.

You will manage a defined caseload, contribute to MDT discussions, and maintain rigorous documentation while upholding safeguarding and information

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
• Post qualification experience.
• NMC Professional Registration, Experience in coordinating projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
• Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Undertake CHC assessments in line with the National Framework, producing high-quality Decision Support Tools and recommendations.
• Gather and analyse evidence from health and social care records, professionals, individuals, and families.
• Manage a defined caseload with timely completion of assessments, reviews, and documentation.
• Participate in MDT meetings, providing clinical insight and ensuring person-centred, well-coordinated assessments.
• Communicate sensitively with individuals, families, and representatives about the CHC process.
• Liaise with MDT colleagues, local authority staff, and providers to support joined-up decision-making.
• Produce clear, accurate, defensible documentation meeting governance and audit standards.
• Escalate complex/high-risk cases for senior review and seek guidance as needed.
• Adhere to information governance, safeguarding, and local policies for safe practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement by identifying trends or barriers affecting assessment quality.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Prioritisation skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeks a Band 6 CHC Assessor to deliver comprehensive Continuing Healthcare assessments, ensuring fair, evidence-based decisions aligned with the National Framework. You will work with individuals, families, and MDTs to gather data, analyse needs, and prepare defensible decisions and care recommendations.

You will manage a defined caseload, contribute to MDT discussions, and maintain rigorous documentation while upholding safeguarding and information