Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as a Nurse Assessor.

We are looking for a professional who is reliable, flexible and self-motivated who can work as part of the Nurse Assessor Team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB and has a working knowledge of both the Continuing Health Care Framework and NHS Funded Nursing Care where care is provided via the Independent Sector.

You will undertake nursing assessments in care home settings throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg footprint to establish eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing Care and also co-ordinate and undertake Multi Agency Disciplinary Meetings to establish an individual's eligibility for Continuing NHS Health Care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive assessments supporting the Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care process. He/She will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, acting as a resource to provide nursing advice in relation to appropriate placement and management.

The post holder will develop and maintain a collaborative approach to the fair application of both NHS Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Health Care criteria. He/She will encourage joint working with partnership agencies and actively work towards improving outcomes for patients via the process, and provide accurate advice and information to Lead Nurse/Co-ordinator, families etc regarding the outcome of the assessment process.

The post holder will support the Lead Nurse for CHC & NHS FNC and the Senior Nurse Assessor in the future development of the Nursing Team. This will also include the facilitation of integrated working with colleagues in Local Authorities and 3rd sector organisations to support individuals.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Establish and maintain communication networks to support care home staff, community nursing staff and hospital multi-disciplinary teams through the complex process of Continuing Health Care (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).Liaise with other teams and services, both statutory and independent, to ensure patients receive the appropriate care in the appropriate setting.Undertake nursing assessments within three months for new applications and annually thereafter for an individuals eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Health Care in Care Homes, during which there may be requirement to physically assist the individual during the physical assessment.

Ensure the appropriateness of placement into care homes, assess the ability of care homes to meet the care needs of clients and monitor care plans to ensure the appropriate health contribution to care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of Escalating Concerns Policy

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with CHC Framework and NHS Funded Nursing Care

Desirable

• Local Knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Glanrhyd Hospital

Tondu Rd

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

110-NMR367-0824