# Nurse Assessor – Continuing Healthcare/ Intermediate Care > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nurse-assessor-continuing-healthcare-intermediate-care/6b92b154-0d4c-47ad-b327-a43f28903f32 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nurse-assessor-continuing-healthcare-intermediate-care/6b92b154-0d4c-47ad-b327-a43f28903f32.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dudley - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T10:12:20.931Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Pensnett/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8022103 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8022103?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills - Computer literate- ability to use software programmes to maximise contribution to the post. - Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS and the Local Authority. - Application of the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. **Desirable** - Project management skills to produce outputs within set timescales. ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Grade 6 level in related field. - Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the Continuing Care and Free Nursing Care Agenda. - Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries. **Desirable** - Operational management in an Intermediate Care setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - RGN/ RMN- First Level Nurse - Evidence of on-going post-basic qualifications in area identified. - Highly skilled clinical nurse competent to practice within expanded role. - Educated to degree level (or equivalent/ evidence of working to). **Desirable** - Evidence of commitment to lifelong academic learning. ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 704.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10308624) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [our leadership way (pdf, 173.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2413) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 608.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10308625) - [what is a disability? (pdf, 130.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2274) - [rn, rm and ahp career development opportunities (pdf, 396.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2297) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.