NHS Continuing Healthcare Nurse Practitioner inNorwich and Beccles inNorwich and Beccles PUBLISHED
MON 23 DEC 2024
Applicants should possess strong organisational and reflective skills to effectively manage timely assessments and address challenges associated with patients approaching end-of-life care. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively, demonstrating a high level of competency in dealing with sensitive situations while adhering to the established protocols of the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework.
To clinically assess patients for NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility in patients' homes, care homes, hospitals.
To follow process laid out in National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Participate in MDT eligibility recommendations.
Ensure assessments are robust.
Complete new referrals for NHS Continuing Healthcare within 28 days as per the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare.
Carry out joint assessments with Social Service colleagues to identify individuals who care needs meet the criteria for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Proactively manage a delegated caseload and have the ability to function autonomously. Demonstrate timely forward planning and an ability to organise self.
To complete relevant specific core reviews/assessments for NHS funded individuals e.g. Deprivation of Liberty/Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Deal with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour, and people approaching end stage of life.
Deal with difficult family situations and dynamics which require a high level of competent effort, and the ability to remain objective and use reflective practice and team support.
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
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