Job summary Join Our Team at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact? NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the country, serving over 2.5 million people across nine boroughs. We work closely with NHS providers, local authorities, and third-sector organisations to improve health outcomes for our communities. With 33% of our population living in the most deprived areas of England and facing some of the poorest health outcomes, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that makes a difference. Main duties of the job This will be varied and will adapt over time as both the ICB/S develops. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: - The senior commissioning practitioner role is a senior nursing role with responsibility for supporting the Children and young peoples continuing care agenda within the NHS Continuing Healthcare service, expert practice is a key element of this role. The post holder will support the transformation and improvement of services for patients eligible for Childrens and Young Peoples continuing care by working closely with others to embed service improvements that deliver best practice and high quality safe and effective care to children and young people. The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial assessment and reassessments of children and young people referred to the NHS Continuing Healthcare Service considering eligible for Childrens and Young Peoples Continuing Care funding in line with the National Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care. About us Work within a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment. Engage in meaningful work that directly improves the lives of our patients. Be part of a team dedicated to service innovation and best practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. We welcome interest from Registered Nurses with a background in, mental health, learning disabilities, adult, children and young people; commissioning, specialist commissioning and dispute resolution, in addition to quality improvement. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role and help shape the future of healthcare in NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, we'd love to hear from you For more information please visit cheshireandmerseysideopportunities.nhs.uk or for an informal conversation please contact Anita Denton at cheshireandmerseysideopportunitiesmiaa.nhs.uk Date posted 08 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number M0026-25-0078 Job locations Marriss House Hamilton Street Birkenhead Wirral CH41 5AL Job description Job responsibilities Key working relationships The post holder will have regular contact with a wide range of staff at all levels within the ICB/S, with senior and other representatives of local stakeholders, as well as with patients and their representatives. Some of the key direct relationships include: Cheshire and Merseyside ICB/S executive teams Cheshire and Merseyside ICB leadership teams Chief Information Officers / Digital Leads Clinical Leaders Colleagues within NHSE/I Senior leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS, local authorities and other third sector organisations Main duties and responsibilities Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care operational delivery Provide assessment, case management and review for children with complex healthcare needs subject to Continuing Healthcare or joint funding arrangements carrying a case load of the most complex cases Maintain effective communication with patients and carers / advocates and professionals across health and social services To coordinate the process of identifying and securing appropriate health funding for children and young people, either through continuing care or joint funding arrangements with the relevant Local Authority Work closely with other childrens specialist nurses to ensure that children and young people with complex healthcare needs have an improved quality of life by providing them with a choice to remain in their own home, in line with the ICBs Commissioning Policy Commission appropriate care and minimise the need for repeated hospital admission Support the delivery of the National Care and Treatment Review Policy, the post holder will be expected to Chair local Care, Education and Treatment Reviews Responsible for the implementation of policy and guidance in respect of the National Framework (Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care); Children and Families Act including SEND requirements Ensure input to education and health are plans (EHCP) To be an integral member of Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care panel ensuring that cases are prepared and submitted to panel, active participation in panel discussion regarding Continuing Care eligibility and to ensure that operational oversight is provided to ensure that panel outcomes are recorded and actioned by team members Support the repatriation of clients to the local area from out of area placements when a place is available and is clinically and socially appropriate Facilitate the delivery and implantation of personal health budgets, ensuring the correct policy, procedure and governance arrangements are followed Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in the service Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping Quality and safeguarding To Influence best practice by providing professional nursing advice on a range of nursing issues, to ensure patients health care needs are met appropriately and effectively, whilst achieving outcomes in a timely and appropriate manner Take an active role in the development of policies, procedures and protocols for enhancing professional practice and workforce development within the area of responsibility To investigate and report upon complaints and incidents within the scope of the role and other areas as required or in the absence of other senior clinicians, in line with Cheshire CCG policies and take remedial action where this is required To work with quality and safeguarding colleagues to promote safe effective care and ensure concerns are escalated appropriately Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines Provide advice and support to relevant service transformation and redesign projects as required Partnership working Represent the ICB at relevant meetings and forums Work closely with Local Authority partners and Education to ensure local joint decision making forums / panels are efficient, effective and smooth running To promote the development and monitoring of effective relationships and processes with partner organisations as well as the independent and voluntary sector, CYP, parents and carers Training and professional development Provide training within specialist area of responsibility as appropriate Contribute to formal and informal education and training to Health and Social Care Workers, Independent Sector, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carers Contribute to both internal and external study days in relation to specialist field. To facilitate informal and formal education and training to Health and Social Services, Professionals, Care workers, the Independent and Voluntary sectors, Users and Carers Responsible for own professional development and be actively involved in Professional and Multi Agency initiatives To maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care To participate as a health panel member at Independent Review Panels on an as required basis To line manage staff as delegated ensuring HR policies are followed To provide Clinical Supervision to staff 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 to and complete the NHS Continuing Healthcare Competency Framework on an annual basis. Job description Job responsibilities Key working relationships The post holder will have regular contact with a wide range of staff at all levels within the ICB/S, with senior and other representatives of local stakeholders, as well as with patients and their representatives. Some of the key direct relationships include: Cheshire and Merseyside ICB/S executive teams Cheshire and Merseyside ICB leadership teams Chief Information Officers / Digital Leads Clinical Leaders Colleagues within NHSE/I Senior leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS, local authorities and other third sector organisations Main duties and responsibilities Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care operational delivery Provide assessment, case management and review for children with complex healthcare needs subject to Continuing Healthcare or joint funding arrangements carrying a case load of the most complex cases Maintain effective communication with patients and carers / advocates and professionals across health and social services To coordinate the process of identifying and securing appropriate health funding for children and young people, either through continuing care or joint funding arrangements with the relevant Local Authority Work closely with other childrens specialist nurses to ensure that children and young people with complex healthcare needs have an improved quality of life by providing them with a choice to remain in their own home, in line with the ICBs Commissioning Policy Commission appropriate care and minimise the need for repeated hospital admission Support the delivery of the National Care and Treatment Review Policy, the post holder will be expected to Chair local Care, Education and Treatment Reviews Responsible for the implementation of policy and guidance in respect of the National Framework (Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care); Children and Families Act including SEND requirements Ensure input to education and health are plans (EHCP) To be an integral member of Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care panel ensuring that cases are prepared and submitted to panel, active participation in panel discussion regarding Continuing Care eligibility and to ensure that operational oversight is provided to ensure that panel outcomes are recorded and actioned by team members Support the repatriation of clients to the local area from out of area placements when a place is available and is clinically and socially appropriate Facilitate the delivery and implantation of personal health budgets, ensuring the correct policy, procedure and governance arrangements are followed Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in the service Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping Quality and safeguarding To Influence best practice by providing professional nursing advice on a range of nursing issues, to ensure patients health care needs are met appropriately and effectively, whilst achieving outcomes in a timely and appropriate manner Take an active role in the development of policies, procedures and protocols for enhancing professional practice and workforce development within the area of responsibility To investigate and report upon complaints and incidents within the scope of the role and other areas as required or in the absence of other senior clinicians, in line with Cheshire CCG policies and take remedial action where this is required To work with quality and safeguarding colleagues to promote safe effective care and ensure concerns are escalated appropriately Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines Provide advice and support to relevant service transformation and redesign projects as required Partnership working Represent the ICB at relevant meetings and forums Work closely with Local Authority partners and Education to ensure local joint decision making forums / panels are efficient, effective and smooth running To promote the development and monitoring of effective relationships and processes with partner organisations as well as the independent and voluntary sector, CYP, parents and carers Training and professional development Provide training within specialist area of responsibility as appropriate Contribute to formal and informal education and training to Health and Social Care Workers, Independent Sector, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carers Contribute to both internal and external study days in relation to specialist field. To facilitate informal and formal education and training to Health and Social Services, Professionals, Care workers, the Independent and Voluntary sectors, Users and Carers Responsible for own professional development and be actively involved in Professional and Multi Agency initiatives To maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care To participate as a health panel member at Independent Review Panels on an as required basis To line manage staff as delegated ensuring HR policies are followed To provide Clinical Supervision to staff 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 to and complete the NHS Continuing Healthcare Competency Framework on an annual basis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse with experience in field Current registration with NMC Evidence of post registration education and training Experience Essential Completing complex case reviews and reports with recommendations Experience of the wider Childrens commissioning agenda and aware of the current priorities Experience of working in a healthcare environment Previous experience of caseload management Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of line managing others and staff management skills Experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities Experience in communicating highly sensitive information with professionals, patients and families Excellent knowledge around the NHS Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care and the Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare Understanding of service provision for the client group Understanding of current policy on joint commissioning and health improvement Sound knowledge and understanding of the current NHS reforms Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse with experience in field Current registration with NMC Evidence of post registration education and training Experience Essential Completing complex case reviews and reports with recommendations Experience of the wider Childrens commissioning agenda and aware of the current priorities Experience of working in a healthcare environment Previous experience of caseload management Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of line managing others and staff management skills Experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities Experience in communicating highly sensitive information with professionals, patients and families Excellent knowledge around the NHS Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care and the Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare Understanding of service provision for the client group Understanding of current policy on joint commissioning and health improvement Sound knowledge and understanding of the current NHS reforms 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 MIAA Solutions Address Marriss House Hamilton Street Birkenhead Wirral CH41 5AL Employer's website https://cheshireandmerseysideopportunities.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)