Nurse Assessor/Case Officer

NHS

  • Newburn, Tyne and Wear
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
We currently have a number of exciting opportunities to join the All Age Continuing Care Nursing and Case Management teamsThese posts cover all of NHS continuing care including adults, children and complex case management.There are a variety of positions including case management and nurse assessor positions at band 6.Roles will be ICB wide covering North and South of the geography, with bases at the nearest ICB base to home.Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.Main duties of the jobThese roles will be fast paced and interactive with patients, families, clinicians and other partner agencies so will require good communication skills, attention to detail and teamwork approach.Training on the appropriate software will be given.About usOur Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country.The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities.With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers.The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number134-7446883PMJob locationsStella HouseGoldcrest WayNewburnNE15 8NYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.Person SpecificationQualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of working within a Multi Disciplinary Team
  • Evidence of assessing individual patient needs, using recognised National CHC assessment tools
  • Registered Nurse on NMC register
  • Evidence of degree level study or equivalent
Desirable
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of working within CHC arena and specifically Appeals and retrospective service
  • Experience of Independent Sector Nursing
  • Experience of delivering training
  • Training qualification/ENS 998 or equivalent
ExperienceDesirable
  • Experience of working within CHC arena and specifically Appeals and retrospective service
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of Independent Sector Nursing
  • Experience of delivering training
Person SpecificationQualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of working within a Multi Disciplinary Team
  • Evidence of assessing individual patient needs, using recognised National CHC assessment tools
  • Registered Nurse on NMC register
  • Evidence of degree level study or equivalent
Desirable
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of working within CHC arena and specifically Appeals and retrospective service
  • Experience of Independent Sector Nursing
  • Experience of delivering training
  • Training qualification/ENS 998 or equivalent
ExperienceDesirable
  • Experience of working within CHC arena and specifically Appeals and retrospective service
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of Independent Sector Nursing
  • Experience of delivering training

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