NursingNetUK

1.     Core Duties and Responsibilities (Key Result Areas)

·         To offer a comprehensive service to the resident population, providing appropriate assessments, following National Framework Guidelines for Continuing Healthcare.

·         Undertaking Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care/ Section 117 Aftercare assessments and reviews for patients across all aspects of care. This necessitates a high level of assessment skills and requiring tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, health care professionals, patients' carers and family members. The timely review of all Continuing Healthcare/Funded Nursing Care/Section 117 patients functioning as a central point for referral, assessment and support.

·         Supporting the local resolution process in the case of complaints/appeals and providing information on a timely basis during the assessment process.

·         Liaise with multi-disciplinary members in secondary care, primary care, nursing homes etc. to facilitate the continuing healthcare process.

·         Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate communication networks with health and social care professionals.

·         Interpreting national and regional guidance relating to the implementation of the National Framework and subsequent developments within all the Continuing Healthcare Services.

·         Exercising professional judgement as necessary when communicating information on behalf of the Continuing Healthcare team and application of the associated criteria.

·         Working with relevant health professionals, Continuing Healthcare colleagues, commissioning colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure delivery of national targets and key performance indicators.

·         Supporting formal and non-formal education programs to Community and hospital staff including nursing/residential homes, GPs, INT and therapy staff relating to the assessment and management of Continuing Healthcare patient groups in line with the latest research, evidence and DOH/NICE guidance.

·         Facilitating timely Fast Track reviews, following the national guidance for patients ‘Fast Tracked’ through the Continuing Healthcare system.

·         Facilitating smooth patient flow across all aspects of the patient’s journey including liaison with primary care, secondary care, community venues and specialist services.

• To support the development across the organisation in the Integrated personal commissioning agenda and to support the pathway delivery for Personal Health Budgets within NHS Continuing Healthcare

• Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures.

• To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on

confidentiality and data protection

• To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines

• To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training

• To ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained.

• To provide cover for other Nurse Assessors as appropriate

·        To ensure that communication remains professional and appropriate at all times.

• To support the Continuing Healthcare department in working towards the Directorate’s goals and objectives

• Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

• To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service.

• Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.

• Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information.

·        Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services.

·        The post holder will be required to deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset. (Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Adults)

·        To provide accurate and legible recording of information.

·        To assist/support individuals and representatives in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare process.

• Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes.

• Deliver against objectives, performance targets, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.

• Support training and induction of new staff.

• Undertake research and development as directed.

• The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. 

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.  The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

5.    Effort and Environment

Used to working in a busy environment,

Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.

Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions.

Professional calm and efficient manner.

Effective organiser, influencer and networker.

Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision.

Have ability to delegate. Recognise individuals’ specialism/limitation and skill mix within the team.

Work in collaboration with patients, carers and all statutory and voluntary organisations.

Has the ability to work in a variety of settings and continue to deliver high-quality assessment.

6.  Supplementary Duties & Responsibilities

Mobility

Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation.  The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services.  This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions.  The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract

Health and Safety

Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions.  The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. 

Data Protection and Confidentiality

All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client and staff records.

Smoking and Health

The organisation has a no-smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds.

Equality and Diversity

The organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people’s differences.  This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer

Information Management and Technology (IM&T)

All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local IM&T systems necessary to undertake their role.

Flexible Working

The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life.  All requests to work flexibly will be considered.

Clinical Supervision

It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development for a minimum of four sessions per year.  Clinical Supervision will be monitored via an annual Performance and Development Review (PDR).

Reasonable Adjustments

The organisation is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.