Job summary NHS Devon ICB seeks to recruit an experienced individual to support in the delivery of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.This role will provide professional leadership, advice and expertise to ensure delivery of a high-quality standard of clinical assessment, review and management ofCHC and joint funded cases working collaboratively with key partners to achieve best outcomes. We will consider substantive and secondment applications. The post holder will provide advice, support, supervision, and line management to a range of practitioners, ensuring that they deliver the highest quality and most appropriate services to patients whilst driving continuous service improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and CHC experienced registered health or social care professional. We welcome AHP's, Social Workers and nurses from multiple disciplines who are looking to move into a more senior role within AACC. Main duties of the job Our aim is to ensure individuals encounter improved experiences, transparency, and consistency across all forms of continuing care, with a smooth transition between services and resource provision.It is important that everyone receives an equal and comparable, good quality, consistent, high standard, person-centred experience.As senior specialist you will work under the guidance and support of a Principal Quality Assurance Lead to implement the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.You will support the high-quality delivery of clinical assessments and case management, working collaboratively with key partners to achieve best outcomes.You will need excellent communication and assessment skills, be able to provide expert CHC advice and guidance to support staff involved with the assessment, planning and management of patients with complex health needs.As well as provide line-management to AACC staff, ensuring that they have the support that they require to deliver the highest quality and appropriate services to patients and to drive continuous service improvement.Successful candidates will need to have a flexible attitude and be a team player who enjoys working within a fast-paced service.Hybrid working - Mainly working from home. For more information about the role please contact Jo Shill, joanne.shillnhs.net. About us 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. For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 144-KJ047-CNO-24 Job locations Aperture House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent level of experience. Experience of working within the All Age Continuing Care pathway. Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at a senior level. Evidence of continued professional development. Member of relevant professional bodies. Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Desirable Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Communication Skills Essential Skilled communicator with the ability to construct and deliver concise yet insightful communications on complex matters, for dissemination to diverse audiences Capable of navigating complex and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence skills to deliver clear ideas and concepts where there may be barriers to understanding. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Ability to analyse and interpret very complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Planning Skills Essential Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Others Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Professional calm and efficient manner Strong, effective organiser. Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent level of experience. Experience of working within the All Age Continuing Care pathway. Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at a senior level. Evidence of continued professional development. Member of relevant professional bodies. Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Desirable Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Communication Skills Essential Skilled communicator with the ability to construct and deliver concise yet insightful communications on complex matters, for dissemination to diverse audiences Capable of navigating complex and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence skills to deliver clear ideas and concepts where there may be barriers to understanding. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Ability to analyse and interpret very complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Planning Skills Essential Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Others Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Professional calm and efficient manner Strong, effective organiser. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Devon Integrated Care Board Address Aperture House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ Employer's website https://onedevon.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)