Senior Practitioner – Hybrid CHC/FNC Assessments

NHS Dorset; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dorset is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews across the cluster footprint. The role involves cross-cover across teams, primary allocation to a Place team, and flexible working with a mix of office, remote and face-to-face assessments.

You will provide sensitive communication, case management, and careful financial oversight within delegated limits, collaborating across services to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience.
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews for eligible individuals.
• Manage DoLS assessments and reviews as required.
• Review service quality and contract compliance to meet patient needs.
• Represent the organisation in relevant external forums and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Professional registration

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

NHS Dorset is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews across the cluster footprint. The role involves cross-cover across teams, primary allocation to a Place team, and flexible working with a mix of office, remote and face-to-face assessments.

You will provide sensitive communication, case management, and careful financial oversight within delegated limits, collaborating across services to deliver high-quality care.