Senior CHC Nurse Assessor

Senior CHC Nurse Assessor (Band 6)/CYP (Band 8b)Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on patient care pathways? We are seeking a dedicated and clinically confident Senior Band 6 Nurse Assessor to join our dynamic Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team.This is your opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a different way, leading on complex assessments and ensuring that individuals with profound health needs receive the fully funded care they are entitled to. You will be at the heart of decision-making, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to champion patient-centred outcomes.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be a specialist lead in the assessment and case management for Children and Young People (CYP) with complex health needs. You will be responsible for coordinating the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) process, which includes chairing multi-disciplinary team meetings to determine eligibility, developing and reviewing personalised care plans, and managing the allocated budget for individual packages of care. A key duty will be to provide expert clinical advice, ensure robust safeguarding processes, and work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies like education and social care to achieve the best possible outcomes for the child or young person.About usWe are the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB). Our dedicated team is responsible for ensuring that individuals with complex health needs, including our Children and Young People (CYP), receive the fully-funded care packages they are legally entitled to.Ours is a supportive and collaborative environment, built on a shared commitment to clinical excellence and making a tangible difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents. We champion a person-centred work ethic, where every team member's expertise is valued. You will be joining a passionate, close-knit group of professionals who rely on strong communication and mutual support to navigate complex cases.Working with us offers the unique benefit of shaping care at a strategic level within the NHS. You will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while being part of a wider team that is dedicated, knowledgeable, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the families we serve.Job responsibilitiesJob Title:CHC Nurse AssessorBand:6Department:Continuing Healthcare (CHC) TeamLocation:Hybrid working (typically split between home and one of our main offices across BSW, e.g., Chippenham, Bath, or Swindon). Travel across the BSW region will be required.Main Responsibilities:Clinical Assessment & Decision Making:To act as the nominated lead, coordinating and undertaking comprehensive assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare in line with the National Framework.To facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring the effective completion of the Decision Support Tool (DST).To apply professional and clinical knowledge to assess the nature, complexity, intensity and unpredictability of an individuals health needs.To produce clear, concise, and rationalised reports and recommendations for panel, justifying decisions based on evidence.Caseload Management:To proactively manage a defined caseload, ensuring all assessments, reviews, and case notes are maintained to a high standard and within statutory timeframes.To undertake regular reviews of care packages and eligibility for individuals in receipt of CHC funding.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:To act as a key contact and source of expertise for individuals, families, and carers, explaining the CHC process with clarity, sensitivity, and empathy.To work collaboratively with a wide range of health and social care professionals, including GPs, Social Workers, and hospital consultants.To provide professional advice and support to colleagues within the ICB and partner organisations.Professional Development:To maintain your own professional registration and competence, taking responsibility for continuous professional development.To contribute to the training and development of junior staff and peers.To participate in clinical and caseload supervision.Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsMust be competent at CHC assessments and Reviews.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working #J-18808-Ljbffr