Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing Health care (2022) and ensure that appropriate monitoring review procedures are implemented and maintained as set out in Government guidelines. The post holder will play a supporting role in providing clinical advice in all aspects of the Continuing NHS Care process to a locality team.

The post holder is required to act autonomously throughout the assessment process to ensure that healthcare funding policies are adhered to in accordance with the Welsh Assembly Government Framework, using analytical and judgemental skills to interpret these for each individual case.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board , has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure that the assessment functions around healthcare applications are completed in a robust and timely manner. Obtain information from a variety of sources to ensure the timely processing of healthcare funding applications and assessments.

To work within the Multi-Disciplinary Care Team giving specialist advice and providing clinical supervision with regards to applications for Continuing health Care. 

To monitor the quality and consistency of care provided to individual service users in care homes (Nursing) and reporting any concerns to LeadNurse/Continuing Health Care Manager

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • has required qualifications RMN
  • Desirable criteria

  • ECDL Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • specialist knowledge in reliant field , and clinical background, knowledge of FNC and CHC
  • Desirable criteria

  • experience of working in acute / community setting
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • clinical decision making skills,excellent communication skills, prblem solving skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • IT skills , ability to speak welsh,
  • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable