AACC Nurse AssessorNHS

Job summary

We are seeking registered nurses to join our All Age Continuing Care team as AACC Nurse Assessors. This developmental Band 5 role offers the opportunity to build specialist skills in NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care while making a direct difference to people with complex health and care needs. You will undertake defined review and triage activity within a clear scope of practice, supported by senior clinicians, structured supervision, training and competency development. We are looking for compassionate, organised nurses who communicate well, work confidently within agreed parameters and recognise when to seek advice or escalate concerns.

This role will require weekly office-based working in line with the hybrid working policies set out for each ICB, with office bases available in Coventry, Warwick, Worcester and Hereford for all staff to use. While this role is expected to be place-based, travel may be required across the cluster and to care settings as needed.

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire ICB and NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB are working together as a cluster with a shared management team. The ICBs recognise the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and encourage people from the armed forces community to apply for our vacancies.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake delegated 1:1 care package reviews, non-complex 12-month CHC reviews, FNC assessments and reviews, and Fast Track triage or pre-review activity across home, community, residential and nursing care settings. You will gather and assess clinical information, maintain accurate records, contribute to person-centred decision-making and manage a defined workload within agreed criteria.

You will work with individuals, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams, care providers and partner organisations. Cases involving significant deterioration, safeguarding concerns, disputes, high-cost package changes, legal challenge or potential eligibility decisions must be escalated to a Senior Nurse Assessor or Clinical Team Lead. You will be supported to develop your knowledge of CHC and FNC through supervision, training and competency assessment.

Job description

As part of your application, please disclose if you have recently been in receipt of the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) or Voluntary Redundancy. Please note that this information is collected solely for administrative purposes; it will not form any part of the selection process.

Assessment and review activity

Undertake delegated 1:1 care package reviews, non-complex 12-month CHC reviews, and FNC assessments and reviews across community, home, residential and nursing care settings.

Undertake Fast Track triage and pre-review activity, including gathering clinical information, checking the completeness of evidence, identifying urgency and escalating cases requiring senior clinical review.

Apply the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care to support holistic, person-centred and evidence-based review processes.

Maintain accurate, clear and timely records to support decision-making.

Scope of practice and escalation

Work within a defined Band 5 scope of practice under the supervision of senior registered clinicians and within agreed protocols, competency frameworks and local procedures.

Identify and promptly escalate significant clinical deterioration, safeguarding concerns, disputed or high-risk cases, high-cost package changes, legal challenges and matters outside agreed parameters.

Participate in regular supervision, case discussion and competency review.

Working with people and partners

Communicate clearly, compassionately and professionally with individuals, families and carers, ensuring their views and preferences are captured and respected.

Work collaboratively with health, social care and provider organisations, and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and meetings.

Recognise and escalate safeguarding and quality concerns and comply with clinical governance, confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Professional development

Complete local competency requirements before undertaking activity without direct oversight.

Maintain current NMC registration, uphold the NMC Code and engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.

About us

The NHS is a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities. We are a dynamic, forward-looking organisation, passionate about working together with our health and social care partners to ensure services are integrated, seamless and offer a high-quality patient experience. We thrive on building strong relationships with patients, communities, partners and providers.

Our AACC team works across the two-ICB cluster to deliver consistent, person-centred CHC and FNC assessment and review processes. You will join experienced clinical colleagues who value learning, supportive supervision, clear escalation and continuous improvement.

We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we work with our staff to provide opportunities for you to reach your full potential and to develop a rewarding career within an exciting and evolving environment. We aim to enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:

Employee Assistance programmes

Competitive NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service

Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

Please note we operate a probationary period of up to 6 months for new appointments.