An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.
The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.
We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff., Main duties include:
· Reviewing eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care in a variety of settings including patients own home or other care facility.
· Reviewing the care planning, to ensure that all care needs are being met safely and effectively.
· Monitoring and influencing the quality of care that is provided to patients: drawing on previous skills and knowledge to improve the patients experience of care.
· Providing professional advice to patients, carers and multiagency colleagues, including signposting to appropriate services and resources.
· Triaging new referrals as part of duty desk cover., + First point of contact for referrals to service and provide duty nurse cover on allocated days
+ Understanding of PHBs
+ Co-ordinating assessment for NHS Funded Nursing Care and NHS Continuing Healthcare as close to the service user as feasible
+ To provide clinical commissioning oversight to applications and assessments concerning joint funded packages of care
+ Seek authorisation of eligibility recommendations via Line Manager
+ Case management as allocated by the Line Manager
+ On-going review of service users eligible for CHC, NHS funded care in accordance with National Framework for NHS Funded Care, and Joint funded care packages of care
+ Undertake urgent reviews of service users, where quality and safety concerns have been identified and report in a timely manner
+ To prepare and complete comprehensive documentation/tools to enable the level of NHS funding to be determined within the parameters of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care and Joint Funding arrangements locally
+ Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping
+ To quality assure external recommendations for CHC/FNC
+ Completing Continuing Healthcare Checklists, where appropriate, and that these are processed following service operating procedures
+ To provide assurance with regard to quality of care of individual packages by undertaking reviews as agreed
+ To support the delivery of local discharge to assess processes
+ To actively promote communication and partnership working between the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors
+ To communicate relevant information and to provide advice and support on funded nursing/continuing health care to service users and carers
+ To liaise with other health professionals on clinical matters as part of the assessment process
+ To maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care
+ To participate in informal and formal education and training as requested
+ To participate in clinical supervision and performance and development reviews
+ To promote positive awareness of the health and social care needs of adults and older people in conjunction with colleagues from the ICB/Community Trust and Local Authority
+ To contribute to team function by sharing own clinical skills/expertise and knowledge
+ To identify the training needs within the independent and statutory services and ensure this information is fed back appropriately
+ To promote understanding of the role and function of the team
+ To support ways of improving nursing assessment/care of adults and older people
+ To participate in clinical audit within the service
+ Mentoring and supervision of students as required
+ To support the development of, and participate in clinical supervision, evidence based and reflective practice in order to develop self and the team
+ To line manage staff as requested, ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed
+ To ensure any staff that are line managed by the post holder receive appropriate supervision
+ Ensure personal access to best practice including up to date research evidence e.g. through NICE, in discharging professional responsibilities
+ To support the development of agile working, by updating assessments and uploading data securely, from alternative areas of work other than the operational base.
+ The job description and person specification are an outline of the task, responsibilities and outcomes of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and organisation
+ All staff are expected to adhere and complete the NHS Continuing Healthcare Competency Framework on an annual basis.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is seeking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking registered nurses to work as part of our all age continuing health care team. The successful candidate will be working across our varied and diverse populations in Sefton and Liverpool. You will be confident to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi- agency environment. The role requires attention to detail, a holistic approach to care and dedication to delivering high quality services.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a highly complex organisation serving a population of over 2.5 million people across nine Places (Boroughs including local Authorities), 16 NHS Provider organisations, 344 GP Practices, 570 pharmacies, 313 dental services, 286 optometrists and 48 Primary Care Networks. 33% of the population of Cheshire and Merseyside live in the most deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England.
Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest.
In return, we provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment, with our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest, and as a member of NHS staff you will receive various discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description below. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification (also below), therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.