Nurse Assessor – Continuing Healthcare/ Intermediate Care

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the individuals in the community/ home/ nursing homes and hospitals to determine eligibility to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare or Funding Nursing Care. The assessor will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate the process, establish eligibility and assist in identifying a suitable care package. The assessor will be responsible to ensure the review process for all NHS Funded Care is undertaken in accordance with current guidance.

Main duties of the job

The practitioner will utilise the national assessment tools and adhere to the required timescales, co-ordinate, participate and support the assessment process with the multidisciplinary team. The role will be part of the MDT and determine the individuals eligibility in line with the NHS Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. This will encompass explaining the process to patients and families; health and social care colleagues and care providers. Ensuring that the process is transparent and clearly understood by all parties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.