Job Description

Continuing HealthCare(CHC) CHC specialist assessor depending on experience - Agenda for Change Band 6 and band 5



Registered Nursing Professionals and equivalent Allied Health professionals/registered Social workers.



NHS Devon are seeking to recruit a professional Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessor post, working in either the Plymouth/western area or the Exeter/Eastern area of Devon. This role requires home working with regular attendance at the office base in Exeter. You will also be required to travel to other locations across the county of Devon, and occasionally out of county to meet the needs of the service.



The post holder will be part of the Nursing and Quality Directorate for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB). Their aim will be to improve the quality of care and value for money of services commissioned for individuals who are the responsibility of NHS Devon ICB. This role will be working in Team hubs, across different disciplines, potentially, including children in transition. Whilst experience would be desirable training can be provided.



Post holders must be registered nursing professionals or Allied Health Professionals/Social Workers and have an ability to travel independently around Devon and the wider locality. (Travel expenses and travelling officer status available).



Undertake CHC assessments of individuals who have been identified as potentially eligible for NHS funding contribution to their care. Assessments are undertaken in a timely manner and in a variety of settings, including the individual's own home, care home setting, and other settings as required. Assessments are undertaken either face to face or virtually Responsible for facilitating, assessment and reviewing a person's eligibility for NHS CHC Funding or Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution ensuring that the core values and principles of the National Framework is applied, and all local policies and procedures are adhered to Completion of a suitable personalised care plan drawn up for and with the individual, and where appropriate through a Personal Health Budget, (PHB) considering the ICB's responsibility to arrange safe, good quality care that meet the needs of the person and make the best use of available resources Actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer's, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC and health and social care joint funded packages of care Provide information and explanation to individuals' relatives, carers, representatives, and advocates regarding the assessment & review processes. This may include leading sensitive discussions with professionals and the public

NHS Devon Integrated Care System



As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.



About NHS Devon



As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk.



Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities



Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent. All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame. * Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.