Integrated Neighbourhood Long Term Condition practitioner

Band 7 Clinical Practitioner – Planned Care, Locality Hubs Passionate about transforming care for people living with frailty? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Locality hubs for a Band 7 Clinical Practitioner for Planned care to support the Locality Integrated Neighbourhood team. The Integrated Neighbourhood Long Term Condition practitioner will act as a generalist clinical expert, providing advanced knowledge and care for patients living with long‑term conditions (LTCs), including frailty. The role requires high levels of clinical judgement, discretion and decision making in complex care situations. Working closely within Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and as part of the wider Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, the Integrated Neighbourhood Long Term Condition Practitioner will support proactive, person‑centred care to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals with long‑term conditions. The role will support the co‑ordination and delivery of services through the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to help citizens stay healthy, manage their own conditions and remain well in their own homes. This includes initiating treatment plans, monitoring care and working in partnership with other health, social care and community services to promote independence, prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary reliance on services. We support people with multiple, often complex, health and care needs who are receiving care from many parts of health and social care. The team is linked to numerous support organisations and services, allowing specialist help if needed. We work closely with GPs, hospital clinicians and a wide range of community and voluntary sector services. Through an established data sharing agreement, referrals can be made directly to our team, enabling us to co‑ordinate more joined‑up, person‑centred care. Responsibilities The successful candidate will play a key role in leading high‑quality, person‑centred care, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service development and improvement. Responsibilities include: Initiating and monitoring patient treatment plans, and working with other services to promote independence. Co‑ordinating care for patients with long‑term conditions and frailty across primary, secondary and community services. Providing advanced clinical expertise and decision making in complex care situations. Acting as a generalist clinical expert within the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Participating in workforce development and improvement initiatives. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: Professional registration (NMC/HCPC). Qualified non‑medical prescriber. Completed a health assessment module. Strong leadership and communication skills. A commitment to person‑centred, evidence‑based practice. UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship Requirements In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles and Band 3 Non‑Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. All non‑clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7‑9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is disabled, neurodiverse, or has a hidden or long‑term health condition recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives. We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from under‑represented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation. Benefits of working for us Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements. Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. Discounts for local and national retailers. Dedicated well‑being services for all employees. Flexible working where possible. Flexible Working Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, actively considers requests made and supports these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working. In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. Artificial Intelligence Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc.; they are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here. About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. We deliver over 100 clinical services, in people’s homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities, as well as services for children, young people and families, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. #J-18808-Ljbffr