Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 493-ICB-8208732
- Employer
- NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various: Lakeside (headquarters)/Magdalen House/Forster House
- Town
- Warrington/Liverpool/St Helens
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/09/2026
Employer heading
Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.
The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.
We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.
Job overview
Are you a registered nurse looking for a fresh challenge away from traditional clinical ward environments? Whether you're seeking a new direction in your nursing career or are a newly qualified nurse keen to broaden your experience, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are looking for motivated and compassionate nurses to join our Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team. This unique role offers the opportunity to utilise your clinical knowledge in a different way, supporting patients to access the right care and funding while promoting safe, high-quality care across a range of settings.
Why join us?
· Monday to Friday working pattern (9am to 5pm)
· No weekends, nights, bank holidays or shift work
· Hybrid working opportunities
· Excellent work-life balance
· Comprehensive training and support
· Ideal for newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses seeking career development
Who would this role suit?
- Newly qualified nurses looking to gain broad experience across health and social care.
- Community, ward, care home or specialist nurses seeking a change from frontline shift work.
- Nurses interested in case management, assessment, commissioning or healthcare funding.
- Professionals who enjoy working autonomously while remaining part of a supportive team.
We provide a structured induction, ongoing training and professional support to help you develop knowledge and confidence within the role.
Main duties of the job
As an Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse, you will work closely with patients, families, health and social care professionals to assess care needs and support decision-making around NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).
You will undertake assessments and reviews in a variety of settings including patients' homes, care homes and community environments, helping to ensure people receive safe, effective and person-centred care. The role combines clinical assessment, case management, partnership working and quality assurance, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills beyond traditional nursing practice.
What you'll gain
This role offers the opportunity to develop a wider understanding of the healthcare system, enhance your assessment and decision-making skills, and build strong partnerships across health and social care organisations. It is an excellent stepping stone for nurses interested in leadership, commissioning, safeguarding, case management or advanced specialist roles in the future.
Join us and discover a rewarding nursing career that offers professional growth, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- First point of contact for referrals to service and provide duty nurse cover on allocated days. Duty nurse will include Fast Track processes
- Complete initial assessment
- Understanding of PHBs
- Co-ordinating assessment for NHS funded nursing care and NHS Continuing Healthcare as close to the service user as feasible
- To provide clinical commissioning oversight to applications and assessments concerning joint funded packages of care
- Seek authorisation of eligibility recommendations via Line Manager
- Case management as allocated by the Line Manager
- On-going review of service users eligible for CHC, NHS funded care in accordance with National Framework for NHS funded nursing care, and Joint funded care packages of care
- Undertake urgent reviews of service users, where quality and safety concerns have been identified and report in a timely manner
- To prepare and complete comprehensive documentation/tools to enable the level of NHS funding to be determined within the parameters of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded nursing care and Joint Funding arrangements locally
- Accurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keeping
- To quality assure external recommendations for CHC/FNC
- Completing Continuing Healthcare Checklists, where appropriate, and that these are processed following service operating procedures
- To provide assurance with regard to quality of care of individual packages by undertaking reviews as agreed
- Support patient flow across all aspects of the patient’s journey including liaison with primary care, secondary care, community venues and specialist services.
- To actively promote communication and partnership working between the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors
- To communicate relevant information and to provide advice and support on funded nursing/continuing health care to service users and carers
- To liaise with other health professionals on clinical matters as part of the assessment process
- To maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care
- To participate in informal and formal education and training as requested
- To participate in clinical supervision and performance and development reviews
- To promote positive awareness of the health and social care needs of adults and older people in conjunction with colleagues from the ICB/Community Trust and Local Authority
- To contribute to team function by sharing own clinical skills/expertise and knowledge
- To identify the training needs within the independent and statutory services and ensure this information is fed back appropriately
- To promote understanding of the role and function of the team
- To support ways of improving nursing assessment/care of adults and older people
- To participate in clinical audit within the service
- Mentoring and supervision of students as required
- To support the development of, and participate in clinical supervision, evidence based and reflective practice in order to develop self and the team
- To line manage staff as requested, ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed
- To ensure any staff that are line managed by the post holder receive appropriate supervision
- Ensure personal access to best practice including up to date research evidence e.g. through NICE, in discharging professional responsibilities
- To support the development of agile working, by updating assessments and uploading data securely, from alternative areas of work other than the operational base.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Current NMC Registration or other appropriate professional body
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or similar qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care
- Understanding of Local Authority functions
- Conversant with national and local guidance on continuing care/NHS Funded Care for adults
- Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality
- Experience of working effectively with clinicians, Health and Social Care colleagues and other partner agencies
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care
communication
Essential criteria
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
Analytical, planning and management skills
Essential criteria
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Skills for project management
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
Desirable criteria
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adele Cook
- Job title
- IAC Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01744 624322
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