Senior CHC Nurse Assessor – (CYP)

Tehycare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CHC Nurse Assessor to enhance the lives of children and young people. In this pivotal role, you will lead multi-disciplinary assessments and ensure compliance with national guidelines while managing complex cases. Your collaboration with health, social care, and educational providers will be crucial in delivering tailored care plans and supporting transitions. This position offers flexible working opportunities and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal choice for dedicated professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of continuing care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and experience in Continuing Care assessments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to manage multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary assessments for children and young people’s Continuing Care.
• Manage ongoing case reviews and support transitions to adult services.
• Provide clinical leadership in care management and safeguarding.

Skills

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Experience in Continuing Care assessments

Knowledge of Personal Health Budgets

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior CHC Nurse Assessor – Children & Young People (CYP)
Band: Band 6
Department: Continuing Care and Learning Disability Team
Location: Flexible, based across the organization
Reports to: All Age Continuing Health Care Lead, Young Adults Lead
Accountable to: Head of Continuing Health Care and Professional Development

Job Summary:
As a Senior CHC Nurse Assessor, you will play a critical role in facilitating multi-disciplinary assessments and reviews for children and young people’s Continuing Care. You will ensure compliance with national guidelines, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and organization policies. You will lead care reviews, coordinate team meetings, manage complex cases, and support transitions for children and young people with continuing care needs. This role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including health, social care, education providers, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and reviews for children and young people in line with national frameworks and policies.
• Manage ongoing case reviews, ensuring seamless transitions from children’s to adult services.
• Collaborate with a range of professionals to create and review care plans and transition arrangements for SEND and other special care needs.
• Support the implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHB) and ensure safeguarding protocols are met.
• Participate in SEND transition meetings to ensure consistency and clarity in care pathways.
• Commission care packages in line with financial guidelines.
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice in the assessment and management of children and young people’s continuing care needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in Continuing Care assessments, SEND transitions, and complex case management.
• Knowledge of Personal Health Budgets, DOLS, Liberty Protection Safeguards, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with multi-agency teams and families.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to safety standards.

Benefits & Working Conditions:

• Flexible working opportunities across different locations.
• Commitment to professional development, including mandatory training, safeguarding, and clinical supervision.
• Equal opportunities employer supporting diverse backgrounds and needs.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject Senior CHC Nurse Assessor.

Join us in making a positive impact on children and young people’s lives by ensuring they receive the care and support they need!