Job description
Are you an experienced health or social care professional looking for new opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in a different healthcare environment?
Would you like to be able to work flexibly without shifts or weekends?
Then look no further!
At Surrey Heartlands ICB, our Continuing Health Care (CHC) team is looking for professionals with a nursing, social work or allied health professional qualification who are ready for a new challenge.
Working with an experienced and committed team, this important role is central to the delivery of person-centred services across Surrey. Why not work with us to ensure equitable access to CHC and secure the best outcomes and experiences for our people with complex needs? We are looking for enthusiastic, organised and compassionate practitioners who can work with us to take our vision forward, driving excellent, inclusive services.
These substantive posts are suitable for an experienced Band 5 looking to progress their skills or an established Band 6 who wishes to specialise or gain experience in the Continuing Healthcare setting.
Once a patient is assessed as being eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Our team commissions a package of care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals who are not in hospital, but who have complex ongoing healthcare needs.
As a Case Coordinator there are several roles within the team. You may be responsible for the assessment, review, and case management of Continuing Healthcare patients.
You will use your existing and new knowledge and clinical skills to ensure that outcomes are determined in a consistent manner to ensure effective application and interpretation of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
Depending on your role, you will work closely with hospitals, community services and care homes to develop systems and processes to facilitate a smooth referral, assessment and review processes to support patients.
Surrey Heartlands ICB is responsible for the decision making and commissioning processes, working closely with the Local Authorities.
Surrey Heartlands ICB offers superb development opportunities for all staff and this role is ideal for aspiring practitioners.
Your role encompasses having a lot of autonomy to use clinical knowledge, skills and experiences and be responsible for promoting continuing care across multiple sectors.
CHC are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We work independently but also being a good team player is a core value we encourage in all.
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
We welcome all applications, especially those from underrepresented communities, including people with a disability, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, NWS Clinical Commissioning Group will not discriminate against or dismiss the applications of candidates with spent convictions for posts which are not exempt from this legislation.
You will be,
- A credible practitioner within your chosen field
- An experienced team worker and able to work autonomously
- A clear communicator, with excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Able to analyse and interpret data
- Organised and able to plan your time effectively
Training and development to equip you in building your knowledge, skills and experience in the NHS CHC national framework and will be given to the successful candidate.
We are currently working remotely from home. However, we have several offices throughout Surrey Heartlands ICB, which can accommodate working from the office if required. Please note that the role may require you to travel to attend face to face assessments /reviews in a variety of community locations across Surrey to meet the needs of the individuals and the service. Please consider this before applying.