Overview
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of individuals in the community, home, nursing homes and hospitals to determine eligibility to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funding Nursing Care. The assessor will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate the process, establish eligibility and assist in identifying a suitable care package. The assessor will ensure the review process for all NHS Funded Care is undertaken in accordance with current guidance.
Responsibilities
The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team. The role will be part of the MDT and determine the individuals eligibility in line with the NHS Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. This will encompass explaining the process to patients and families; health and social care colleagues and care providers, ensuring that the process is transparent and clearly understood by all parties.
About the Employer
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to wellbeing, flexible working options, reasonable adjustments where possible, an inclusive environment, and learning opportunities through our Learning & OD Team.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-1025-7530113
Job locations: Tiled House, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, DY5 4LE
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN/ RMN - First Level Nurse
* Evidence of on-going post-basic qualifications in area identified
* Highly skilled clinical nurse competent to practice within expanded role
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent/evidence of working to)
Desirable
* Evidence of commitment to lifelong academic learning.
Experience
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
* Computer literate - ability to use software programmes to maximise contribution to the post.
* Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS and the Local Authority.
* Application of the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Desirable
* Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales.
Other
* Able to work weekends as per rota
* Maintain professional integrity
* Be accessible and flexible to support the needs of the service
* Good team working (trust and respect each other)
* Car Driver/ Owner
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Tiled House, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, DY5 4LE
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