Job Description
A NUMBER OF CHC PRACTITIONER ROLES AVAILABLE FOR PLACE BASED TEAMS THROUGHOUT LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA
PLACE BASES INCLUDE: BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE, MORECAMBE, SOUTH CUMBRIA, LANCASTER, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, GREATER PRESTON, CHORLEY & SOUTH RIBBLE, EAST LANCASHIRE & WEST LANCASHIRE
ROLE IS FAMILY FRIENDLY AND OPEN TO ALL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS & NURSES
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the All Age Continuing Health Care service across the region.
Working within the remit of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare, the post holder will deliver an effective and competent level of service, consistently delivering a client-focused service.
The post holder will assist and support in the facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures, ensuring the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded-Nursing Care is implemented and complied with, according to the principles and processes.
The post holder should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to fulfil the requirements of this post.
Currently we are looking for a motivated and experienced RMN, RGN OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the assessment and review process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). You will undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments so CHC and FNC eligibility can be determined.
Our hours of work are Monday -Friday, 9am -5pm with the opportunity for agile working. Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is committed to the personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities. Please note the main headquarters for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB will move from Chorley House, Leyland to County Hall, Preston in spring/summer 2023.
Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is a fully-authorised ICB responsible for the full range of ICB statutory duties and powers. Each Place Based Team within the ICB aims is to improve the health of the people and reduce health inequalities through strong, clinically-led commissioning of high quality healthcare services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Continuing Health Care Teams. Role involves assessing patients for Continuing Care funding (CHC), holding a caseload and reviewing patients as necessary. Good induction and training offered. Friendly Multi-disciplinary Team. The role is varied and involves working closely with Local Authority, Acute Trusts and with providers
You will work within the Mental Capacity Act and gain experience involving Best Interest decisions and Court of Protection work.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a successful, progressive ICB and to make a positive contribution to the lives of people in Lancashire & South Cumbria.
Key Responsibilities
The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Organisation.
Key Working Relationships:
- All Age Continuing Healthcare Commissioning Team
- All Age Continuing Healthcare Commissioning Team members
- Safeguarding teams
- Local Authority
- Service users and relatives
- Solicitors and other legal representatives
- Care providers from all sectors e.g. care homes, NHS Hospital Trusts
- Quality assurance Team
- Finance team (this list is not exhaustive)
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Communicating information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports
- Maintaining constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Working closely with care providers involved in delivery of the service
Knowledge, training and Experience
- Providing coordination of, and participating in, meetings and providing information, advice and support as required
- Assisting and supporting individuals and representatives in relation to the Continuing Healthcare process
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance
- Providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to the service
Analytical and judgement skills
- Working with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions
Planning and organisational skills
- Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality
- Supporting the Continuing Healthcare team to ensure that workstream plans are fulfilled and supervised effectively to ensure successful delivery
Physical skills
- Keyboard skills
- Access to vehicle for occasional travel to visit individuals, providers and other sites
Patient/Client Care
- Managing a caseload of patients
- Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically and consistently applied
- Supporting the arrangement of services required to meet the needs of individuals who qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare and for the healthcare element of a joint care package
- Fostering transparency and a person-centred approach with patients, families and representatives
- Ensure the principles and duties of safeguarding are holistically, consistently and contentiously applied
Policy/Service Development
- Working within a team of Continuing Healthcare Assessors, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered, supporting staff to achieve continuous improvement.
- Ensuring Continuing Healthcare guidance is followed and services are delivered to maximise patient safety
- Actively supporting the Continuing Healthcare team in working towards goals and objectives
- Contribute to maintenance and monitoring of service standards around quality
- Comply with NHS Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and/or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies
Finance and Physical Resources
- Knowledge of Personal Health Budget process
Human Resources/Staff Management
- Mentoring and supervision of students
Information/Resources
- Providing accurate and legible recording of information
- Ensuring data systems are kept up to date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures
Freedom to Act
- Comply with NHS Codes of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct and/or NHS Trust Standards of Business Conduct policies
- Assisting in the facilitating of multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating procedures
- Supporting the Senior Practitioner to ensure that all processes implemented are compliant with the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework
- Assisting in the management of cases as directed by the Senior Practitioner and the Team Lead
- Delivering against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring their mandatory training is up-to-date
Any other duties within the framework of the post
- The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.
- The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with local, regional, national and international developments both within the NHS and Social Care and externally.
This job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required for the role and are not exhaustive. The job 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 ICB.
** Please Note **
In 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.