Job summary
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care - Bolton Locality Continuing Health Care Team has an exciting opportunity to join a committed and dedicated team of nurses. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for experienced Band 6 to join our team and develop their skills as a NHS Individualised Nurse Assessor.

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care - Bolton Locality is looking for motivated nurse to join their Continuing Health Care Team. A registered nurse with experience and interest in community nursing or managing patients with complex needs.

You will be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently, but also as part of a team. You will have good interpersonal skills and give attention to detail.

Main duties of the job
The post will require the completion of detailed health needs assessments and reviews in line with current legislation and local policy regarding Continuing Health Care. There will be extensive liaison with clients, families, care providers and other professionals within the health and social care sectors. The post holder will also be required to provide case management for complex Continuing Health Care patients and their packages of care, making the role varied from day to day.

The successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to complete comprehensive nursing assessments, have good written and verbal communication skills, must have the ability to work in stressful situations and be able to prioritise and organise their own workloads to meet deadlines.

About us
As a registered nurse with experience and interest in community nursing or managing patients with complex needs. You will have experience and skills in case managing patients and carrying out assessments in various care environments.

"NHS GM ICS is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We support flexible working and will consider applications on a part-time or job share basis. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse and disabled applicants who are currently under-represented within our workforce.We offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities, and services to support a diverse range of staff. If you spot unhelpful or off-putting jargon in our job descriptions or advertisements - please tell us. We will make sure we put it right so that you can continue your interest in applying for the role that inspires you. We want to hire you, and we have a growth mindset - so do let us know if we can learn from you".

Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for assessing and determining eligibility for people with complex health needs whom are eligible for NHS funding for long term care and treatments under The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care, The Mental Health Act. The service also commissions packages of care for clients requiring Transforming Care and Neurological Rehabilitation pathways.

The post holder will be responsible to clinically plan and commission the care required, ensuring that the care is safe, effective and good quality. Communication and relationships with individuals and independent providers is a key part of this role as well as abilities to manage risks, problem solve influence and negotiate to ensure appropriate clinical commissioning case management of complex individuals.

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse, Level 1 or equivalent.
• Proven experience in adult nursing assessments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Continuing Health Care, Funded Nursing Care and the issues surrounding it.
• District Nurse Degree (Specialist Nurse Practitioner).

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment, and with health care professionals.
• Broad range of clinical experience including case management.
• Exceptional accurate documentation and report writing skills

Desirable

• Experience in working within a multidisciplinary decision panel.
• Experience of managing & coordinating others.
• An understanding of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs).

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Address: NHS GM Integrated Care (Bolton Locality), NHS Funded Care Team, Lever Chambers, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1SQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Service individualised commissioning, Rachel Cooper, rachel.cooper28@nhs.net, 01204462291

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