Specialist Health Needs Clinical Assessor

Job title:

Specialist Health Needs Clinical Assessor

Company:

NHS

Job description

Continuing HealthCare(CHC) CHC specialist assessor depending on experience – Agenda for Change Band 6 and band 5 Registered Nursing Professionals and equivalent Allied Health professionals/registered Social workers. NHS Devon are seeking to recruit a professional Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessor post, working in either the Plymouth/western area or the Exeter/Eastern area of Devon. This role requires home working with regular attendance at the office base in Exeter. You will also be required to travel to other locations across the county of Devon, and occasionally out of county to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be part of the Nursing and Quality Directorate for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB). Their aim will be to improve the quality of care and value for money of services commissioned for individuals who are the responsibility of NHS Devon ICB. This role will be working in Team hubs, across different disciplines, potentially, including children in transition. Whilst experience would be desirable training can be provided. Post holders must be registered nursing professionals or Allied Health Professionals/Social Workers and have an ability to travel independently around Devon and the wider locality. (Travel expenses and travelling officer status available).Main duties of the jobo Undertake CHC assessments of individuals who have been identified as potentially eligible for NHS funding contribution to their care. Assessments are undertaken in a timely manner and in a variety of settings, including the individual’s own home, care home setting, and other settings as required. Assessments are undertaken either face to face or virtually o Responsible for facilitating, assessment and reviewing a person’s eligibility for NHS CHC Funding or Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution ensuring that the core values and principles of the National Framework is applied, and all local policies and procedures are adhered to o Completion of a suitable personalised care plan drawn up for and with the individual, and where appropriate through a Personal Health Budget, (PHB) considering the ICB’s responsibility to arrange safe, good quality care that meet the needs of the person and make the best use of available resources o Actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carer’s, and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to CHC, FNC and health and social care joint funded packages of care o Provide information and explanation to individuals’ relatives, carers, representatives, and advocates regarding the assessment & review processes. This may include leading sensitive discussions with professionals and the publicAbout usNHS Devon Integrated Care System As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality. About NHS Devon As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county’s NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk.DetailsDate posted08 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number144-KJ069-2-CNO-25Job locationsNHS Devon ICB, Aperture HousePynes HillExeterEX2 5AZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilitiesWhere the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilitiesWhere the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Experience of case management.
• Experience in care planning and assessment of need.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Member of a relevant professional body. (Registered with NMC or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) essential)
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development.

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Previous experience in similar role, including Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and/or Social Workers
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

ExperienceEssential

• Management of confidential information in line with policies and best practice guidance.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Ability to deal with negative and unpleasant reactions to situations regarding decisions on a regular basis.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experiences Chairing, Supporting and/or inputting into Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings and collaborative working with Individuals, Families and other Health and Social Care Professionals
• Experience of working within CHC i.e. Fast Tracks, checklists or DST’s or a good understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the National NHS Framework.

Skills & AttributesEssential

• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• Use professional curiosity to determine an appropriate assessment of need to inform eligibility criteria.

OtherEssential

• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on completing and reviewing health needs assessment.
• Full driving licence

PlanningEssential

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to prioritise work as necessary on a day to day basis.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Experience of case management.
• Experience in care planning and assessment of need.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Member of a relevant professional body. (Registered with NMC or equivalent to specialist health profession) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) essential)
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, managing own workload and identifying areas for development.

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Previous experience in similar role, including Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and/or Social Workers
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

ExperienceEssential

• Management of confidential information in line with policies and best practice guidance.
• Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
• Ability to deal with negative and unpleasant reactions to situations regarding decisions on a regular basis.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experiences Chairing, Supporting and/or inputting into Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings and collaborative working with Individuals, Families and other Health and Social Care Professionals
• Experience of working within CHC i.e. Fast Tracks, checklists or DST’s or a good understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the National NHS Framework.

Skills & AttributesEssential

• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• Use professional curiosity to determine an appropriate assessment of need to inform eligibility criteria.

OtherEssential

• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on completing and reviewing health needs assessment.
• Full driving licence

PlanningEssential

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage an allocated workload within agreed timeframes and to prioritise work as necessary on a day to day basis.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:22:56 GMT

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