Overview
Job Summary: An exciting opportunity is available to join the all age continuing care service covering the North East and North Cumbria as a children\'s continuing care (CCC) nurse assessor/case officer, potentially covering the North Cumbria locality. The service undertakes assessments and commissions packages of care across the North East and North Cumbria in line with the National Frameworks for Continuing Healthcare and Children\'s Continuing Care. At North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to our community. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Details
* Date posted: 26 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 134-7508841PM
* Job locations: Stella House, Goldcrest, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* This Role Will Be Responsible For: Clinical assessments of the health needs of children and young people to determine eligibility for CCC funding.
* Coordinating and completing MDT assessments and reviews in accordance with the National Framework.
* Provide a high standard of holistic health assessments within the agreed timeframes.
* Commissioning of the packages of care to meet the unmet health needs of children and young people eligible for CCC.
* Supporting children and young people with the offer of a personal health budget to meet the health outcomes.
* Case management for children and young people eligible for funding via CCC.
* Record keeping as per NENC policy and procedures.
* Working in partnership with children, young people, and their representatives.
* Building and maintaining relationships with Local Authorities, providers, Foundation Trusts, and the voluntary sector.
* Contributing to the ICB\'s achievement of their statutory duties.
* Supporting the transition of young people to adulthood.
* Contributing to the ICB statutory duties for SEND.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Level Registration NMC - RSCN, degree or relevant experience
Desirable
* Qualification in children\'s health care or Learning Disabilities
Experience
Essential
* Experience of clinical audit
* Experience of completing multi-agency assessments
* Previous experience of working within an extremely busy office environment
* Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Desirable
* Prior experience in Continuing Care
Other information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Employer: North East & North Cumbria ICB
* Address: Stella House, Goldcrest, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY
* Website: https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
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