NHS Individualised Nurse Assessor

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.

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.

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".

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