Job summary
- Main area
- Complex Care
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Job ref
- 070-NMR078-0525
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pan Powys
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Complex Care Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
The purpose of the post is to ensure the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals requiring complex/long term care. The post holder will be an expert in the Continuing NHS Healthcare assessment providing advice and leadership to the clinical teams to guide them through the process ensuring all patients have appropriate assessment and consideration for on-going NHS support to meet their needs.
The post holder is the pivot of partnership working between health and social care for individuals with complex needs. Actively drive forward the integration of Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council Social Services and support the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing NHS Healthcare within the defined geographical area of Powys and for patients from that geographical area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key elements of the role include expert patient assessment to inform the development of individualised personal plans of care and collaborative, interagency working across professional and organisational boundaries.
Co-ordinate the assessment of eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare as part of a multidisciplinary team and assess eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing for service users in care homes providing nursing. This will involve care co-ordination for self-funders and reviews for all those in receipt of NHS funded care.
Undertake retrospective reviews in a timely manner with correct resolution of claims. To manage appeals against eligibility decision on either CHC or FNC from individuals or their representatives. To resolve concerns/disputes at the earliest opportunity by utilising local protocols.
Work in collaboration with Unscheduled care to support and facilitate safe timely discharges from the Community hospitals and acute settings.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Educated to master’s Level or post graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
- Knowledge of the Continuing NHS Health Care framework and supporting policies i.e Transition from Childrens to Adult services, Deprivation of Liberty, Community Equipment and Cross Border Policy
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards / guidance
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of complex care patients
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
Attributes & Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Ability to critically review care assessments, plans of care and concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
- Ability to implement change effectively
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential criteria
- Resilience and stamina Confident professional appearance Ability to travel within rol
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nia Stevens
- Job title
- Senior Nurse for Complex Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970 411159
- Additional information
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