Job Title: Band 6 Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse – Agency (Mid Essex ICB)
Location: Mid Essex
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (LTD) / £24.29 PAYE inclusive
Contract Type: Agency/Temporary
Working Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available; Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (some flexibility may be required)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurse to support Mid Essex ICB on an agency basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality CHC assessments and reviews, working within the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care. This is a great opportunity to work autonomously in a flexible, well-supported environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Complete comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments using the Decision Support Tool (DST)
* Undertake CHC and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) checklists, fast-track assessments, and 3/12 reviews
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and provide eligibility recommendations
* Liaise with patients, families, care providers, and other professionals to gather and review clinical evidence
* Submit accurate documentation and reports within agreed timeframes
* Stay updated on changes to the National Framework and apply them to practice
* Manage own caseload independently while adhering to Mid Essex ICB’s quality and governance standards
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD) with active NMC registration
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in CHC assessments
* Solid understanding and practical application of the National Framework for NHS CHC
* Confident in using the Decision Support Tool and completing assessments autonomously
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Ability to work remotely and travel locally if required
Desirable:
* Prior experience working with an ICB, CCG, or CHC team (preferably within Essex)
* Knowledge of systems such as Broadcare or CareTrack
* Own transport for community visits (if needed)
Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
* £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
* £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
* Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
* All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
* LTD and PAYE options available
* Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
* Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
* Specialist consultants offering single points of contact
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