Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Mental Health Allied Health Professional
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 095-6300289-TS-B
- Employer
- NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Unit A Compass Centre North Pembroke Road
- Town
- Chatham Maritime Kent
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Mental Health CHC Assessor
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse or Mental Health Allied Health Professional to join our All Age Continuing Care and Specialist
The All Age Continuing Care and Specialist Placements team function is to provide the total service delivery for all placements/care commissioned by the NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Associate Director and Assistant Head of AACC to manage Band 6 nurses and ensure correct processes are followed in the delivery of the National Framework
• The post holder will be responsible for undertaking holistic assessments according to National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care and must have an
• The post holder will manage complex clinical cases, quality reviews, developing personalized care and support plans in the delivery of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs).
• Assist the Associate Director and Assistant Head of AACC in responding to enquires or requests for information from political and legal sources.
• Assist with the management of CHC appeals process by preparing cases and clinical information for appeals at internal and external panels.
• Keep accurate review documentation and robust electronic records at all times.
• The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Working for our organisation
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
The hours are 37.5 per week and Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00 hours, though we can offer hybrid working and flexible options.
It is important to note that you will need a full driving licence to undertake the requirements of this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person specification
Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional with mental health experience.
Essential criteria
- Relevant graduate/diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge, and experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of evaluating mental and physical health needs.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Essential criteria
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community mental health settings.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing and accessing risks and report escalation.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of complex case management, clinical experience in a variety of acute/community mental health situations.
- Full Driver’s License
- Experience of managing CHC reviews at both local and external independent review panels.
- Experience of working with and commissioning care for patients with complex or life limiting needs Experience of multiagency working
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating and delivering outcomes in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of supporting change management processes and an ability to adapt to change.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Antonietta Ogundimu
- Job title
- Deputy of Mental Health AACC and Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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