Job summary Calling all Registered Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and other Allied Health Professionals. Are you looking for your next new and exciting challenge? Do you need a better work / life balance? Be a hybrid worker (home / office / community) Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00 pm. Do you want to develop and learn new professional skills? Would you like to gain experience in new areas? Do you value diversity, fairness, excellence, and sustainability, and are passionate about working with others to ensure high quality care for NHS patients, then Continuing Healthcare is the place where you can thrive We currently have a vacancy within our service and are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our supportive and dynamic team. Main duties of the job The role involves, assessing eligibility criteria under the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care (revised 2022), planning and commissioning packages of care (including Personal Health Budgets), supporting complex individuals, their families and health professionals through the NHS Continuing Healthcare process (including transition from child to adult services) and reviewing eligibility/packages of care. Working as part of NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System, you will make a difference to peoples lives. About us NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering local health and care services to the population and communities of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including the VCSE sector, it oversees the commissioning, performance, financial management and transformation of the local NHS, as part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS). We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We are a predominantly home based organisation. Some roles within the ICB are not suitable for the sole use of public transport and/or where there is a long journey from home to where work routinely takes place. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number D9644-25-003 Job locations Gemini House Cambridgeshire Business Park Ely CB7 4EA Job description Job responsibilities We need a registered professional practitioner who is experienced working with people who have complex physical and mental health needs. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital, but who have complex ongoing healthcare needs. The Complex Cases Team is responsible for the decision making and commissioning processes, working closely with the Local Authorities throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. This is a home-based post role, and post holders will be expected to be able to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The team values a role which is fast paced and employs the use of holistic nursing where we look at the needs of the person. The nature of the role is autonomous and challenging but with the benefit of supportive colleagues. New Assessments / Reviews Verifications Duty Personal Health Budget Case Management This is a role for someone who is invested in supporting others to improve their health outcomes and quality of life using Best Practice. We are an innovative team who likes to use new ideas to continually improve practice and work in partnership with other agencies to achieve this. Job description Job responsibilities We need a registered professional practitioner who is experienced working with people who have complex physical and mental health needs. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is the name given to a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital, but who have complex ongoing healthcare needs. The Complex Cases Team is responsible for the decision making and commissioning processes, working closely with the Local Authorities throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and assessment skills; be resilient, able to work autonomously but also work as part of a team. This is a home-based post role, and post holders will be expected to be able to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The team values a role which is fast paced and employs the use of holistic nursing where we look at the needs of the person. The nature of the role is autonomous and challenging but with the benefit of supportive colleagues. New Assessments / Reviews Verifications Duty Personal Health Budget Case Management This is a role for someone who is invested in supporting others to improve their health outcomes and quality of life using Best Practice. We are an innovative team who likes to use new ideas to continually improve practice and work in partnership with other agencies to achieve this. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of carrying out complex nursing/healthcare assessments for clients with health and social care needs. Experience of care planning for clients with complex health and social care needs. Experience of working in partnership between health and social care. Demonstrable based nursing experience Vulnerable adults legislation. Desirable Experience in a nursing role within NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care Experience of assembling specialist packages of care which are tailored to the needs of individual clients. Experience and awareness of budgetary issues ensuring concordance. Experience of delivering training programmes to groups. Proficient in the use of IT systems. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or appropriate equivalent or appropriate equivalent experience. Registered Nurse - General/Adult/Mental health/Learning Disability or Allied Health Care Professional (Occupational therapist/physio therapist, speech and language therapist). Valid Professional registration Desirable Continuing Care Specialist training or qualification. Mentorship Qualification. Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Awareness of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care. Knowledge and understanding of NHS and Social Care Services structures and Independent Sector Organisations. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its implementation. Fully conversant with the assessment process and need to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of clients. Desirable Detailed knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of carrying out complex nursing/healthcare assessments for clients with health and social care needs. Experience of care planning for clients with complex health and social care needs. Experience of working in partnership between health and social care. Demonstrable based nursing experience Vulnerable adults legislation. Desirable Experience in a nursing role within NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care Experience of assembling specialist packages of care which are tailored to the needs of individual clients. Experience and awareness of budgetary issues ensuring concordance. Experience of delivering training programmes to groups. Proficient in the use of IT systems. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or appropriate equivalent or appropriate equivalent experience. Registered Nurse - General/Adult/Mental health/Learning Disability or Allied Health Care Professional (Occupational therapist/physio therapist, speech and language therapist). Valid Professional registration Desirable Continuing Care Specialist training or qualification. Mentorship Qualification. Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Awareness of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care. Knowledge and understanding of NHS and Social Care Services structures and Independent Sector Organisations. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its implementation. Fully conversant with the assessment process and need to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of clients. Desirable Detailed knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation. 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 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Address Gemini House Cambridgeshire Business Park Ely CB7 4EA Employer's website https://www.cpics.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)