Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Appeals Nurse
Location: Birmingham, NHS Contract Type: Temporary Agency Contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Pay Rate: £320 per day (Umbrella)
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Appeals Nurse to join the NHS in Birmingham on a temporary agency contract.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Attend and participate in Formal CHC Appeals Meetings.
2. Complete retrospective Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and Needs Portrayal Documents.
3. Assess Continuing Healthcare patients, ensuring consistent application of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
4. Review both previously un assessed (PUPOC) and assessed periods of care.
5. Communicate effectively with appellants and produce comprehensive reports outlining a patient's journey throughout the review period.
6. Chair local resolution meetings with claimants and their representatives.
7. Ensure patient/family/representatives are fully informed and supported throughout the appeal process.
8. Contribute to training and development of staff on Appeals policy.
9. Review care plans and provide feedback on quality and safety concerns.
10. Coordinate and participate i...