Greater Manchester ICB - Bury operates a Continuing Healthcare/Complex Case service on behalf of the registered population of Bury.
The postholder will be responsible for undertaking Specialist Health Needs assessments for individuals who are undergoing assessment for, or who are already eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care. Assessments may take place in an individual’s home, residential placements, or hospital environments.
***Previous applicants need not apply***
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake Specialist Health Needs assessments for individuals eligible or being assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
Work involves liaising with individuals, their representatives, private providers, partner organizations, and other health and social care professionals to ensure assessments are person-centered.
The role requires flexibility to support the Individualised Commissioning team through participation in the 'Duty' rota, handling urgent referrals, and safeguarding investigations.
About us
The GM Integrated Care Partnership aims to improve collaboration among organizations supporting health and social care, focusing on keeping people well across all boroughs.
We connect services to enable faster, more coordinated support tailored to individual needs, emphasizing starting with the person and adapting care as needs change.
The NHS organization overseeing this is managed by a Board, comprising NHS and local council representatives, operating across neighborhood, locality, and Greater Manchester levels, with provider collaboratives within each level to integrate care across ten boroughs.
Bury is part of Greater Manchester Integrated Care, within the NHS Health and Adult Care department of the Local Authority, under the Continuing Healthcare & Individualised Commissioning team, led by the Associate Director of Nursing, Quality, and Safeguarding.
Job responsibilities
The postholder will conduct health needs assessments for individuals receiving funded care through GM ICB Bury.
Responsibilities include liaising with patients, families, carers, and support services; promoting service user involvement; providing guidance to staff conducting assessments; and conducting independent clinical assessments for individuals with complex healthcare needs.
Support includes identifying eligible individuals for funding, negotiating care delivery with NHS and external providers, supporting safeguarding meetings, ensuring reviews comply with guidance, and maintaining accurate records.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Community nursing experience
Experience and Knowledge
* Knowledge of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
* Understanding of community and social services
* Experience in specialist nursing assessments and patient care planning
* Familiarity with NHS CHC/FNC guidance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required to assess criminal history.
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