NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our local population. We are accountable for the performance and finances of the NHS across Norfolk and Waveney – a total budget of £2 billion a year. Known as NHS Norfolk and Waveney, the organisation works with local people, health and care professionals, and partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our population. The organisation is part of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. A system dedicated to working with partners in local government, the voluntary sector and others and helping the NHS to support broader social and economic development and to tackle inequalities in health outcomes. We believe strongly in creating a workplace built on teamwork, whilst allowing individuals to grow and develop in their own roles. Our main offices are based at 8th Floor of Norfolk County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2UE however we have a local office in the West of the region based in King’s Lynn. Travel across the Norfolk and Waveney footprint as well as out of county is required according to where our stakeholders are situated. Our three ICS goals are: To make sure that people can live as healthy a life as possible. To make sure that you only have to tell your story once. To make Norfolk and Waveney the best place to work in health and care. If you are someone who enjoys making a difference and would like to help people in Norfolk and Waveney live longer, healthier and happier lives then we would love to hear from you. Job overview The post holder will undertake the role of coordinating and completing the assessments of continuing care and complex health care needs for children and young people within Norfolk and Waveney. The post holder will present cases to the multi-disciplinary eligibility panel and participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) level discussions about cases. The post holder will promote personalization, including personal health budgets within children and young people’s continuing care and complex health care. Advert The post holder will: · Have comprehensive knowledge and experience in assessing and evaluating the needs of children and young people requiring NHS Continuing Care for CYP · Work under the direction of Senior Clinical Lead ensuring development of quality, safe and equitable support packages. · Provide clinical assessment in children and young people’s eligibility using the National Framework Tool · Coordinate annual reviews for clients following the Continuing Care Framework timeframes. · Report to the Senior Clinical Lead any safeguarding concerns during assessment/review process. · Provide evidence based holistic assessment and recommendation for the Continuing Care Panel to determine a support package required. · Attend MDT meeting/reviews, liaising with partners to ensure an integrated approach to ongoing support · Support the transition process. · In absence of the senior nurse, attend meetings as requested and feedback to the team. · Support the CYP commissioning team with care, education and treatment reviews (CETRs) for Transforming Care clients, providing advice were necessary. · Identify equipment and consumables for continuing care and complex health care clients, following the equipment pathway process for Norfolk and Waveney ICB. · Use a best outcome and quality mind set when identifying support packages with family so needs are being met in a holistic way. Working for our organisation Health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney are working closely together to further improve services and provide more joined-up care for local people. In Norfolk and Waveney, we have already achieved a lot by working in partnership to improve health and care outcomes. These changes have been made possible by different organisations – NHS hospitals, GPs, mental health and community health services, local councils, care homes and social workers, voluntary and community organisations and others – joining forces to agree and plan for local people’s needs. Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) includes a statutory Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), and an Integrated Care Board (ICB) called NHS Norfolk and Waveney. This partnership and organisation dedicated to making sure that organisations work together for the benefit of our residents, staff and communities is an important step change, helping to create positive differences to local people and joining up health and social care. This is the culmination of many years of effort to build partnership working across the NHS, local authorities, the third sector and patient groups. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job description for Children and Young people's continuing care and complex needs nurse is attached. Hybrid Working The ICB operates a flexible approach to working. It is expected the majority of our staff will work from a combination of home and office (where possible). For staff designated in a hybrid role they should have a safe and suitable place to work with Broadband access and space for a desk, chair and monitors. At interview a discussion will take place between the recruiting manager and the candidate to ensure they are clear on what is expected. Your application Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. We are unable to accept CV’s as part of an application. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job. Be mindful that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks e.g. health, identity, right to work, qualifications, registration and references. Please provide up to date referee details to avoid delay. A start date will not be confirmed until clearance from all the checks has been obtained. Equal Opportunities To ensure diverse representation at all levels across the workforce and to understand the differing needs of our stakeholders, Norfolk and Waveney ICB is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to addressing any imbalance of opportunity or disadvantage that an individual with a protected characteristic could face. We would strongly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds. Applicants with a disability need only meet the essential criteria to be invited to interview. We will also make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process providing that you inform us of any special requirements. Further information Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the ICB, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the ICB during your recruitment.