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Clinical Assessors x 6 Full Time

at North West London Integrated Care Board London in London (Published at 19-08-2024)

Operational Support the all cases referred to the team for Continuing Care Support the eligibility for CHC for clients on their caseload. Carry out screening assessments for CHC, prior to FNC, within Care Homes Support the senior team in the initial determinations and reviews in line with the Funded Nursing Care as per the legislation. Work in partnership within the multi-professional team, to identify where the healthcare needs are not being met for all clients meeting CHC and FNC criteria. Prepare reports information for Panel.

Provide management with data and information when requested. Support the senior team for determining patient needs as defined in the Guidance for Funded Nursing Care. Exercise professional judgement in the achievement of a fair determination or assessment of patients nursing needs. Record and report written evidence required for establishing the appropriate FNCC band funding for service users in Care Homes.

Interpret and collate information for the writing of comprehensive reports to be understood and read by both health and social care professionals and the layperson. Maintain statutory requirements to review FNC determination or as required if the service uses needs change. Promote a culture that embraces equality and strives continuously to reduce inequality in both access and outcomes for all NW London residents Support the senior team in determining patients eligibility for NHS Continuing Health, Social Care or joint packages of care as defined in the Guidance Framework for Continuing Healthcare. Exercise professional judgement in the achievement of an assessment of health needs using the care domains.

Support the case management for individuals in receipt of NHS funding where appropriate. Help identify appropriate care homes and discharge planning for individuals where appropriate. Assist in the applications for Continuing Health and Social Care Panel in liaison with care managers and other health care professionals. Ensure all queries from Panel's regarding applications are dealt with efficiently.

Ensure effective communication between all concerned parties e.g. (families, health professionals and carers). Work within all statutory and organisational requirements to review patients against the eligibility criteria. Record and report written evidence as per the guidance.

To participate in peer reviews, implementing change as appropriate and as defined within the FNC/Continuing Health Care Guidance. Commission packages of care for service users in the community in conjunction with the service user and their family Information Management To maintain a formal record of all cases and ensure that all relevant clinical information is available and updated regularly, within the electronic patient records Policy and Service Development The role requires the individual to remain updated with relevant regulations, legislation, and clinical guidelines is essential. This helps ensure the accuracy and consistency of your assessments, eligibility determinations, and decision-making processes. You will be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the guidelines and frameworks governing continuing care services.

Ensure Mental Capacity Act is considered and ensure relevant processes are followed e.g. Best Interests, DOLs and provide comprehensive reports and statements where needed in regard to safeguarding and court of protection cases


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