Lead Children’s Continuing Care Nurse Assessor
COMMUNICATION Be an active and supportive member of the team, maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally. Work collaboratively and act as a specialist resource to all stakeholders in an advisory and directional capacity. Maintain comprehensive, succinct, and appropriately written and digital records, communicating information as required while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles. Undertake assessments and reviews across Bury/Stockport and wider areas as needed. Coordinate and manage the assessment and review process effectively. Collaborate with health and social care professionals to establish their involvement and perspectives on individuals' assessed needs. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, especially when barriers such as sensory or cognitive impairments are present, possibly requiring adapted communication methods. Fully involve individuals, families, and carers throughout the assessment and review process, using effective communication to gather views, communicate outcomes, and arrange care. Act as an advocate for vulnerable individuals. Handle complex, sensitive, or contentious information, managing challenges and conflicts within NHS Continuing Care processes.
INFORMATION RESOURCES, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING Assimilate highly complex, contentious, and sensitive information, translating it into user-friendly formats. Analyze multifaceted information daily, explore options, and use judgment to determine actions, influencing others as needed.
PLANNING & ORGANISATION Manage own caseload, arrange reviews, coordinate care packages, and review cases. Organize and coordinate multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with involved professionals, patients, and families.
PATIENT/CLIENT CARE Monitor and ensure nursing care standards meet expectations of the ICB, in hospital, respite, and specialist placements, aligned with Ofsted and CQC standards.
POLICY & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Plan and coordinate multidisciplinary case conferences to clarify clinical care issues and implement complex care packages. Participate in service reviews led by other commissioners and partner agencies.
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