Job summary Planned Interview Date W/C 24/03/2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS West Yorkshire ICB Wakefield place (ICB) to work within the continuing healthcare team undertaking comprehensive assessments, reviews and determining the level of care required within the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. We are looking to appoint a registered nurse to join the continuing health care team. The post holder should be a Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and have knowledge and experience of working with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare, (revised 2022). The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and reviews of individuals with learning disabilities who are eligible to Continuing Healthcare funding and to provide case management to a small cohort of people whose care is funded entirely by the CHC team An ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of teams within the ICB and other partner organizations will be required to ensure the appropriateness of assessments and care plans e.g. provider services, acute hospital, community learning disability teams, Social Services, CMHT, education services The post holder will liaise with other agencies and refer as necessary if deemed appropriate, maintaining good relationships with colleagues A comprehensive training and mentorship program will be offered to the successful candidate.- Main duties of the job Working Carers and Wellbeing NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is committed to a carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive to carers and aims to ensure that all policies and procedures are carer friendly. It actively encourages working carers to self-identify as carers, that all working carers are offered a Working Carer Passport and supports managers to ensure they are trained in supporting employees who are working carers. Job Summary (add 3-4 key areas about the role) The post holder will be responsible for: Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care assessments, care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming care work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117 aftercare arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of complex cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate. Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating procedures and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of clinical assessment. Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health needs and facilitati About us NHS West Yorkshire ICB works to improve population health and reduce inequalities, addressing diverse community needs. As part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, we collaborate with local councils, health providers and community organisations. We value diversity as a strength that enhances creativity and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, we prioritise wellbeing and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics. We support Carers with a Carer friendly environment and a working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer, we support employees and applicants with mental health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for suitable applicants meeting the essential criteria. Please let us know of any required adjustments. Lease cars are a benefit offered by the organisation subject to eligibility. Fleet Solutions provides these cars, and any Fleet cars will transfer (novate) through them. The organisation cannot transfer cars from other lease providers that Fleet Solutions will not novate with. Note: This advert may close early due to high application volume, or be paused or withdrawn in line with our policies if an applicant at risk or on pay protection applies. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9475-ICB-618B Job locations White Rose House, West Parade Wakefield WF1 1LT Job description Job responsibilities Working Carers and Wellbeing NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is committed to a carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive to carers and aims to ensure that all policies and procedures are carer friendly. It actively encourages working carers to self-identify as carers, that all working carers are offered a Working Carer Passport and supports managers to ensure they are trained in supporting employees who are working carers. Job Summary (add 3-4 key areas about the role) The post holder will be responsible for: Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care assessments, care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Support the investigation of complaints and review of NHS CHC retrospective cases, appeals and independent panel review process. Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming care work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117 aftercare arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of complex cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate. Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating procedures and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of clinical assessment. Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health needs and facilitating the most appropriate and cost-effective care pathway for individuals. Main Duties and Responsibilities (approximately 15 - 20 areas) The Post holder will support complex case management and work in collaboration with other health professionals and social care staff. The post holder will deputise for the band 7 nurses. Communications & Relationship Skills Undertaking Continuing Healthcare (CHC)/Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This necessitates a high level of assessment skills requiring tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals, service users' carers and family members. Complete MCA assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate. Work within the DoLS framework, identifying and responding to the need for DoLS authorisation this this may include working with legal professionals and The Court of Protection. Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in complex and sensitive situations, necessitating a high level of interpersonal, and reassurance skills; supporting the local resolution process in the case of complaints/appeals/retrospective cases and providing information on a timely basis. Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication networks with health and social care professionals and act as a resource to them. Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, Business Support Staff, Senior Leads and other Support Staff within the CHC team to ensure a seamless and efficient service is delivered. Analytical & Judgmental Skills Exercising professional judgement as necessary when analysing and communicating complex and sensitive information on behalf of the CHC service and application of the associated criteria. Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation of the CHC National Framework and subsequent developments within the CHC service. Decision making with regards to multi-disciplinary team CHC assessments to determine eligibility. Supporting Community Matrons/District Nurses in their case management roles for complex cases that are eligible for continuing healthcare. Planning & Organisational Skills Deputise for the CHC Team Leader when required. Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Plan, organise and implement reviews and assessments, to co-ordinate with Local Authority, family and providers Patient/Client Care Ensuring there is a holistic care plan in place, including the production and co production when required with Health and Care partners. Ensure personal health budgets are actively promoted with service users and their representatives and work closely to encourage a seamless delivery. Identify risk of abuse and need for protection from harm to self or others and report in line with local safeguarding routes and governance arrangements. Ensuring timely "End of life" provision and reviews, following the national guidance for clients Fast Tracked through the CHC system. Providing specialist nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursing homes etc to facilitate the continuing healthcare process. Policy and Service Development Ensure policies are implemented and adhered to whilst identifying and proposing changes for improvement to practices and procedures in own area. Required to implement changes to policies and procedures. Finance and Physical Resources Approving a package of care in line with Place-based Partnership standing financial instructions and agreed thresholds. Continually strive for delivering project/function outcomes, value for money and greater efficiency Agreeing eligibility and will make financial decisions within the Place-based Partnership standing financial instructions. Human Resources Delivering formal and non-formal education programmes to Community and hospital staff, including nursing/residential homes, GPs, community nursing and therapy staff relating to the assessment and management of CHC patient groups in line with the latest research, evidence and Department of Health/NICE guidance. Information Resources Maintaining and updating clinical records in a timely manner and in line with local and national policies. General The post holder will: Treat people with dignity and respect. Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct. Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies of the organisation. Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices. Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the post. Be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines for both children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. This must be in conjunction with the Multi-agency Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse or neglect Multi- Agency Policy, Protocols and guidelines. Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported appropriately. Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data protection. Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post. Participate in the organisational appraisal process. Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line with the responsibilities of the post. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in accordance with developing organisational and service needs and wherever necessary, will follow appropriate consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be directed to complete other duties according to organisational requirements. These duties will always be reasonable and commensurate with the skills of the post holder and level of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Working Carers and Wellbeing NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is committed to a carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive to carers and aims to ensure that all policies and procedures are carer friendly. It actively encourages working carers to self-identify as carers, that all working carers are offered a Working Carer Passport and supports managers to ensure they are trained in supporting employees who are working carers. Job Summary (add 3-4 key areas about the role) The post holder will be responsible for: Undertaking NHS Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care assessments, care planning and the evaluation of packages for patients eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Support the investigation of complaints and review of NHS CHC retrospective cases, appeals and independent panel review process. Support the delivery of personalised commissioning to include transforming care work (Care Programme Approach, Care and Treatment Reviews, s117 aftercare arrangements), Personal Health Budgets, the coordination of complex cases (incorporating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and clinical input into Court of Protection where appropriate. Working independently within codes of practice, standard operating procedures and professional guidelines, providing strong clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of clinical assessment. Ensuring a patient focused, collaborative approach to identifying health needs and facilitating the most appropriate and cost-effective care pathway for individuals. Main Duties and Responsibilities (approximately 15 - 20 areas) The Post holder will support complex case management and work in collaboration with other health professionals and social care staff. The post holder will deputise for the band 7 nurses. Communications & Relationship Skills Undertaking Continuing Healthcare (CHC)/Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This necessitates a high level of assessment skills requiring tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals, service users' carers and family members. Complete MCA assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate. Work within the DoLS framework, identifying and responding to the need for DoLS authorisation this this may include working with legal professionals and The Court of Protection. Offering continuing support and advice to family and carers in complex and sensitive situations, necessitating a high level of interpersonal, and reassurance skills; supporting the local resolution process in the case of complaints/appeals/retrospective cases and providing information on a timely basis. Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication networks with health and social care professionals and act as a resource to them. Working with relevant health professionals, CHC colleagues, Business Support Staff, Senior Leads and other Support Staff within the CHC team to ensure a seamless and efficient service is delivered. Analytical & Judgmental Skills Exercising professional judgement as necessary when analysing and communicating complex and sensitive information on behalf of the CHC service and application of the associated criteria. Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation of the CHC National Framework and subsequent developments within the CHC service. Decision making with regards to multi-disciplinary team CHC assessments to determine eligibility. Supporting Community Matrons/District Nurses in their case management roles for complex cases that are eligible for continuing healthcare. Planning & Organisational Skills Deputise for the CHC Team Leader when required. Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Plan, organise and implement reviews and assessments, to co-ordinate with Local Authority, family and providers Patient/Client Care Ensuring there is a holistic care plan in place, including the production and co production when required with Health and Care partners. Ensure personal health budgets are actively promoted with service users and their representatives and work closely to encourage a seamless delivery. Identify risk of abuse and need for protection from harm to self or others and report in line with local safeguarding routes and governance arrangements. Ensuring timely "End of life" provision and reviews, following the national guidance for clients Fast Tracked through the CHC system. Providing specialist nursing advice to secondary care, primary care, nursing homes etc to facilitate the continuing healthcare process. Policy and Service Development Ensure policies are implemented and adhered to whilst identifying and proposing changes for improvement to practices and procedures in own area. Required to implement changes to policies and procedures. Finance and Physical Resources Approving a package of care in line with Place-based Partnership standing financial instructions and agreed thresholds. Continually strive for delivering project/function outcomes, value for money and greater efficiency Agreeing eligibility and will make financial decisions within the Place-based Partnership standing financial instructions. Human Resources Delivering formal and non-formal education programmes to Community and hospital staff, including nursing/residential homes, GPs, community nursing and therapy staff relating to the assessment and management of CHC patient groups in line with the latest research, evidence and Department of Health/NICE guidance. Information Resources Maintaining and updating clinical records in a timely manner and in line with local and national policies. General The post holder will: Treat people with dignity and respect. Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct. Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies of the organisation. Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices. Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the post. Be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines for both children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. This must be in conjunction with the Multi-agency Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse or neglect Multi- Agency Policy, Protocols and guidelines. Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported appropriately. Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data protection. Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post. Participate in the organisational appraisal process. Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line with the responsibilities of the post. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in accordance with developing organisational and service needs and wherever necessary, will follow appropriate consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be directed to complete other duties according to organisational requirements. These duties will always be reasonable and commensurate with the skills of the post holder and level of the post. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post qualification experience as a Registered Nurse Significant experience of both community and hospital working and possess a sound understanding of the NHS CHC national guidance Experience of working in a hospital and community setting Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Skills & behaviours Essential Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines. Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle. Qualifications Essential RNLD Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience Current and relevant NMC registration Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post qualification experience as a Registered Nurse Significant experience of both community and hospital working and possess a sound understanding of the NHS CHC national guidance Experience of working in a hospital and community setting Extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Skills & behaviours Essential Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/Microsoft IT office packages Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines. Able to exercise independent judgement where appropriate and problem solve Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle. Qualifications Essential RNLD Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience Current and relevant NMC registration 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. Employer details Employer name NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Address White Rose House, West Parade Wakefield WF1 1LT Employer's website http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)