Specialist Health Needs Clinical Assessor

NHS Devon are seeking to recruit a range of professional Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessor posts across Devon t o work in either the Plymouth/western area or the Exeter/Eastern area of Devon. These roles require Home working with regular attendance at the Office base Exeter.
The post holders will be part of the Nursing and Quality Directorate for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB). Their aim will be to improve the quality of care and value for money of services commissioned for individuals who are the responsibility of NHS Devon ICB.
Post holders must be registered nursing professionals or Allied Health Professionals/Social Workers and have an ability to travel independently around Devon and the wider locality. (Travel expenses and travelling officer status available). We are also interested in individuals who have learning disability experience.
To undertake CHC assessments of individuals who have been identified as potentially eligible for NHS funding contribution to their care. These assessments are to be undertaken in a timely manner and in variety of settings, including the individual’s own home, care home setting, other setting or virtually, as required.
Responsibility for facilitating, assessment and reviewing a person’s eligibility for NHS CHC Funding or Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution ensuring that the core values and principles of the National Framework is applied, and all local policies and procedures are adhered to.
Completion of a suitable personalised care plan drawn up for and with the individual, and where appropriate through a Personal Health Budget, (PHB) considering the ICB’s responsibility to arrange safe, good quality care that meet the needs of the person and make the best use of available resources.
To actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer’s, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC and health and social care joint funded packages of care.
To provide information and explanation to individuals’ relatives, carers, representatives, and advocates, regarding the assessment and review processes. This may include leading sensitive discussions with other professionals and members of the public.
NHS Devon Integrated Care System
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.
**Our vision is simple**: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.
About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.