Chc Practitioner

A NUMBER OF CHC PRACTITIONER ROLES AVAILABLE FOR PLACE BASED TEAMS THROUGHOUT LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA

**PLACE BASES INCLUDE**: BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE, MORECAMBE, SOUTH CUMBRIA, LANCASTER, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, GREATER PRESTON, CHORLEY & SOUTH RIBBLE, EAST LANCASHIRE & WEST LANCASHIRE

ROLE IS FAMILY FRIENDLY AND OPEN TO ALL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS & NURSES

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the All Age Continuing Health Care service across the region.

Working within the remit of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare, the post holder will deliver an effective and competent level of service, consistently delivering a client-focused service.

The post holder will assist and support in the facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures, ensuring the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded-Nursing Care is implemented and complied with, according to the principles and processes.

The post holder should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to fulfil the requirements of this post.

Currently we are looking for a motivated and experienced RMN, RGN OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the assessment and review process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). You will undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments so CHC and FNC eligibility can be determined.

Our hours of work are Monday -Friday, 9am -5pm with the opportunity for agile working. Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is committed to the personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities. Please note the main headquarters for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB will move from Chorley House, Leyland to County Hall, Preston in spring/summer 2023.

Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is a fully-authorised ICB responsible for the full range of ICB statutory duties and powers. Each Place Based Team within the ICB aims is to improve the health of the people and reduce health inequalities through strong, clinically-led commissioning of high quality healthcare services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Continuing Health Care Teams. Role involves assessing patients for Continuing Care funding (CHC), holding a caseload and reviewing patients as necessary. Good induction and training offered. Friendly Multi-disciplinary Team. The role is varied and involves working closely with Local Authority, Acute Trusts and with providers

You will work within the Mental Capacity Act and gain experience involving Best Interest decisions and Court of Protection work.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a successful, progressive ICB and to make a positive contribution to the lives of people in Lancashire & South Cumbria.

Key Responsibilities

The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.

The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Organisation.

**Key Working Relationships**:

- All Age Continuing Healthcare Commissioning Team
- All Age Continuing Healthcare Commissioning Team members
- Safeguarding teams
- Local Authority
- Service users and relatives
- Solicitors and other legal representatives
- Care providers from all sectors e.g. care homes, NHS Hospital Trusts
- Quality assurance Team
- Finance team (this list is not exhaustive)

Communication and Relationship Skills
- Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports
- Maintaining constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Working closely with care providers involved in delivery of the service

Knowledge, training and Experience
- Providing coordination of, and participating in, meetings and providing information, advice and support as required
- Assisting and supporting individuals and representatives in relation to the Continuing Healthcare process
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance
- Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service

Analytical and judgement skills
- Working with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions

Planning and organisational skills
- Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality
- Supporting the Continuing Healthcare team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery

Physical skills
- Keyboard skills
- Access to vehicle for