Job summary

NHSSussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environment whichreflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for all groups. Weare particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and MinorityEthnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage and welcomeapplications from these communities. Furthermore, we welcome applicationsfrom reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefits of the values,skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us.

Weencourage all applicants to share their equality information with usconfidentially during the application process so that we can statisticallymonitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we arereaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need toimprove. This information is removed before shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role across the CHCservice, working within the remit of the National Framework for ContinuingHealthcare, to deliver aneffective, efficient and equitable service to the people and populations ofSussex.

Prior experience ofCHC would be beneficial, but is not essential for this role, as you will work within an experienced and supportive team who will support you todevelop the relevant knowledge required.However, the post holder should have experience of working within healthor care, and will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, asyou will be required to work closely with patients, families, carers and otherexternal partners.

As a SeniorPractitioner, your role will include delivery of a variety of functions acrossthe CHC service, including : Assessment, Reviews, Care Planning and Case Management.

You will also havethe opportunity to work across other areas of CHC, including audit, appeals,retrospective assessments, complaints, assessment verification, and manymore. You will be supported to developthe necessary skills and experience to work across the whole pathway, safely,confidently and effectively. NHS Sussex isstrongly committed to your development, and through a structured 1 : 1 andappraisal system, will work with you to recognise and create a plan to meetyour development needs.

About us

NHS Sussex ICB arecommitted to enabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way. Weadopt a flexible first approach to working patterns. We empower our people towork where, when, and how they choose with minimum constraints to support theirwellbeing to sustain good work life balance and to optimise performance anddelivery.

We celebratediversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging andeliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing andpromoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating aninclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the rightto be treated with dignity and respect.

Flexible workingrequests will be considered for all roles.

Agile working isnot just related to working from different locations or at different times. Itis about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to workdifferently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomesfor our population.

Should you requirea reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact theRecruitment Team at to ensure that measures can beput in place to support you.

NHS Sussex hascommitted to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045. As a member of staffyou will be encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working that willhelp us achieve that goal.

Working for us -Sussex Health and Care (

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the CHC Team, ensuring a high-qualityservice is delivered, supporting and mentoring staff to achieve continuousimprovement.

Managing a caseload of patients andcontributing to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areaswhere agreed.

Monitor quality assurance of care delivery.

Undertake statutory reviews and ensure thatclients needs have been met and progressed through the appropriate carepathway within agreed timeframes. To ensure all reviews, reassessments includeappropriate reports and evidence to support the level of care need identifiedwithin the Decision Support Tool.

Managing adefined caseload for those eligible for CHC.

To providesupport in developing inter-agency and local partnership working to ensure highstandards of patient care.

Facilitating, contributingand undertaking CHC assessments and reviews in line with standard operatingprocedures. Providing expert advice,information and support on Continuing Healthcare to Professionals, Patients andtheir families.

Participatingin the verification process.

Management ofreferrals received via the fast track (end of life) pathway.

Duty role,managing enquiries received from patients, members of the public and otherprofessionals.

Triaging CHC Checklists.

Completingretrospective CHC assessments.

Supporting theContinuing Healthcare team to ensure that work stream plans are fulfilled andsupervised effectively to ensure successful delivery.

Supporting the Team Leader to ensure that allprocesses implemented are compliant with the NHS Continuing Healthcare NationalFramework.

Supporting new staff to complete all mandatoryand other training so that staff can fulfil their roles effectively.

The role will require travel on occasions, to carryout assessments and reviews. Access totransport is therefore necessary, be it personal or public.

Thejob description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis inaccordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation. All CHC staff are expected to work flexibly,when required, to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or care environment (including acute, community, mental health, local authority etc.)
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Desirable

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential