Job summary Interview date of 25th November Wakefield are seeking an experienced children's nurse to work alongside the team leader in the children's continuing care service. As an experienced member of this progressive, friendly team you will assess and case manage the health care needs of children and young people with complex physical health needs. High level of assessment skill is required in order to establish eligibility in order to provide an appropriate level of support to the child and family. Currently using the NHS National Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care 2016, to determine this. The work base is White Rose House in Wakefield, currently remote working is employed, with face to face work with children and families and also partner agencies. We encourage multi agency working, so that holistic care is provided. Good communication skills are required for this role and the ability to work as part of a team and to be able to manage a caseload of patients effectively. In your role, alongside excellent assessment and co-ordination skills we are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to partnership working in order to ensure our clients receive full care provision according to individual needs. Each package varies according to need and delivery of health care and we are looking for a Nurse Assessor who is able to able to think with and support families to achieve their own individual positive health outcomes. Main duties of the job Collating and undertaking comprehensive and coordinated assessments for decision making for Continuing health Care with children and families within health, social and education care. Promoting Personal Health Budgets, ensuring integration into Childrens continuing care process. Attending decision making panels to present own cases and provide clinical information. Case managing children eligible for continuing care, ensuring timely reviews are conducted and packages continue to be effectively commissioned and are cost effective; Developing strong working relationships with partner agencies including Acute Hospital Trusts, local authorities, schools, the Independent Sector and others. Have a forward thinking approach. Oversee the service in the absence of the team leader. About us NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes. We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics. We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview.Please inform us of any adjustments you may require. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9475-ICB-515E Job locations West Parade Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1LT Job description Job responsibilities Lead and Manage Multi-disciplinary team ( MDT) meetings as appropriate to support completion of the Childrens continuing care assessment process and make eligibility recommendations for continuing care in accordance with the National Framework for Childrens continuing care. Complete Decision Support Tool (DST) Assessments or other assessments as appropriate to role and referral. Visiting children and families in their homes, and other settings (hospitals, residential provision, schools etc.) as part of the assessment process. Be proactive in the transition process for young people being assessed for adult continuing healthcare. Promote and support implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHB) to children and young people as appropriate. Be involved in the regional children's continuing care forum meetings. Job description Job responsibilities Lead and Manage Multi-disciplinary team ( MDT) meetings as appropriate to support completion of the Childrens continuing care assessment process and make eligibility recommendations for continuing care in accordance with the National Framework for Childrens continuing care. Complete Decision Support Tool (DST) Assessments or other assessments as appropriate to role and referral. Visiting children and families in their homes, and other settings (hospitals, residential provision, schools etc.) as part of the assessment process. Be proactive in the transition process for young people being assessed for adult continuing healthcare. Promote and support implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHB) to children and young people as appropriate. Be involved in the regional children's continuing care forum meetings. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience/knowledge of Childrens complex health needs Desirable Prior experience of Continuing Care Skills & behaviours Essential Experience of completing multi agency assessments Significant prior experience working within Childrens nursing Desirable Prior experience of Continuing Care Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse Desirable Post registration/graduate diploma level or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential Experience/knowledge of Childrens complex health needs Desirable Prior experience of Continuing Care Skills & behaviours Essential Experience of completing multi agency assessments Significant prior experience working within Childrens nursing Desirable Prior experience of Continuing Care Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse Desirable Post registration/graduate diploma level or equivalent 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 West Parade Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1LT Employer's website http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)