The role of the post holder is: To Chair and lead multi-disciplinary teams in the completion of Decision Support Tools to apply the NHS National Framework for Continuing Health care and Funded Nursing Care. To undertake reviews in line with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care To process Local and Independent requests for appeal against NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility decisions for the ICB To undertake reviews for Previously Unassessed Periods of Care (PUPOC) on behalf of the ICB. To undertake Retrospective reviews on behalf of the ICB. Complete the Appeals process within set timescales.
Completion of the individuals Care Needs Portrayals in order to inform the Appeal process. Respond to NHS England data requests in a timely manner. Arrange and facilitate Local Appeal meetings & Panels. taNorth East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board Job Description and Person Specification Ensure a patient focused approach in identifying health needs and facilitating choice and control (for example via Personal Health Budgets) inthe most appropriate and cost-effective care pathway for individual patients To be involved in the ongoing development of resources and expertise within the Continuing HealthCare Department.
To support the seamless implementation of the NHS National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing care including contribution to the development of training programmes and delivery plans as required to facilitate others learning. A strong business focus as well as clinical expertise is a key requirement for this role to ensure delivery of best possible care within available funding representing “value for money” within the ICB Choice and Equity Polic

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