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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
About
Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is a highly complex organisation serving a population of over 2.5 million people across nine Places (Boroughs including local Authorities), 17 NHS Provider organisations, 51 PCNs plus North West Ambulance service as well as third sector and voluntary organisations. Cheshire and Merseyside is the third largest ICS in the country, and in regard to scope of organisations the ICS is double the size of the next largest ICS.
Commissioning Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 17-Jul-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 17-Jul-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Cheshire
- Address
- New Alderley House, Macclesfield or Infinity House, Crewe
- Town
- Macclesfield and Crewe
- Postcode
- SK10 3BL
- Major / Minor Region
- Cheshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Nursing/Midwifery
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.
The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.
We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.
Job overview
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (Adult – all disciplines), Allied Health equivalent (registered HCPC) or registered Social Worker to join our All-Age Continuing Care Service across the Cheshire area on a permanent basis.
If you are a person who likes a challenge and works at a high level what are you waiting for? Apply now and come and join our skilled and friendly team on this thrilling journey and help reshape the future of Continuing Healthcare across the Cheshire footprint.
Advert
As a Commissioning Practitioner, you will be responsible for assessing individuals, ensuring the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded-Nursing Care is adhered to. This also includes planning and commissioning packages of care and the review of these to ensure they meet identified health outcomes.
You will support personalised care by offering personal health budgets and help individuals and their families to understand these.
Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be resilient and have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Working for our organisation
You will play a key role in supporting the award-winning All Age Continuing Care service across Cheshire. We continuously strive for improvement, innovation and have a track record in the development and use of technology to ensure better experience and outcomes for patient and carers.
We have posts available in three locations / bases Chester, Crewe, and Macclesfield.
Part time applications will also be considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find a detailed job description and person specification in the documents section below.
The post holder will:
- ensure assessments are undertaken in line with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and funded-Nursing Care and submitted to the ICB within the service’s key performance indicators.
- commission appropriate packages of care for individuals eligible for CHC or other NHS funded care, in line with the Commissioning Policy.
- provide case management and ongoing review of individuals eligible for CHC or other NHS funded care in accordance with the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care.
- manage complaints/disputes.
- process urgent fast track referrals and, where appropriate, procure packages of care in a timely manner for individuals who are receiving or require end of life care.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area
- Nursing qualification or equivalent, for example Occupational Health, Physiotherapist, Social Worker etc with current registration.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Local Authority functions.
- Conversant with national and local guidance on NHS continuing health care and NHS Funded Care
- Strong understanding of the operational management and clinical role of the NHS
- Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality
- Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care
- A good understanding of personalised care, in particular personal health budgets
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter-relationships
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development
- High level of interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
- Capability to work across boundaries and foster close collaboration.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of health care and other organisations.
- IT Skills, ability to use Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook). Accurate data entry and text processing skills
- Negotiation and conflict management skills and the ability to influence.
- Ability to analyse cases where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health care environment.
- Previous experience of caseload management.
- Track record in clinical quality & performance activities.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of partnership working with other agencies
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Kay
- Job title
- Clinical Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07876035824
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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