CHC Advisor

at  NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

ROLE IS FAMILY FRIENDLY AND OPEN TO ALL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS & NURSES

The post holder will work within the Continuing Healthcare Team concerning the commissioning and reviewing arrangements associated with our Child and Adult continuing healthcare funded placements. The post holder will lead on Best Interest decisions and Court of Protection cases as necessary liaising with relevant agencies as required for CHC funded patients.
The post is a mix of agile working with some office based working, as well as visiting people within their own homes & in placements.
Currently we are looking for a motivated and experienced RMN, RGN or AHP who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the assessment and review process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). You will undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments so CHC and FNC eligibility can be determined.
Our hours of work are Monday -Friday, 9am -5pm with the opportunity for agile working. Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is committed to the personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities.
Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is a fully-authorised ICB responsible for the full range of ICB statutory duties and powers. The ICB aim is to improve the health of the people of Lancashire & South Cumbria and reduce health inequalities through strong, clinically-led commissioning of high quality healthcare services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Continuing Health Care Team. Role involves assessing patients for Continuing Care funding (CHC), holding a caseload and reviewing patients as necessary. Good induction and training offered. Friendly Multi-disciplinary Team. The role is varied and involves working closely with Local Authority, Acute Trusts and with providers
You will work within the Mental Capacity Act and gain experience involving Best Interest decisions and Court of Protection work.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a successful, progressive ICB and to make a positive contribution to the lives of people in Lancashire & South Cumbria.
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