B7 Specialist Commissioning Nurse Children'S And Young People

B7 Specialist Commissioning Nurse Children's and Young PeopleJoin Our Team at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside!Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact?
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the country, serving over 2.5 million people across nine boroughs.
We work closely with NHS providers, local authorities, and third-sector organisations to improve health outcomes for our communities.With 33% of our population living in the most deprived areas of England and facing some of the poorest health outcomes, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that makes a difference.Main duties of the jobThis will be varied and will adapt over time as both the ICB/S develops.
However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions:The senior commissioning practitioner role is a senior nursing role with responsibility for supporting the Children and young peoples continuing care agenda within the NHS Continuing Healthcare service; expert practice is a key element of this role.The post holder will support the transformation and improvement of services for patients eligible for Children and Young Peoples continuing care by working closely with others to embed service improvements that deliver best practice and high-quality safe and effective care to children and young people.The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial assessment and reassessments of children and young people referred to the NHS Continuing Healthcare Service considering eligible for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care funding in line with the National Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care.About usWork within a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.Engage in meaningful work that directly improves the lives of our patients.Be part of a team dedicated to service innovation and best practice.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and development.We welcome interest from Registered Nurses with a background in mental health, learning disabilities, adult, children and young people; commissioning, specialist commissioning and dispute resolution, in addition to quality improvement.If you're ready to take on a rewarding role and help shape the future of healthcare in NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, we'd love to hear from you!For more information please visit cheshireandmerseysideopportunities.nhs.uk or for an informal conversation please contact Anita Denton at ****** responsibilitiesKey working relationshipsThe post holder will have regular contact with a wide range of staff at all levels within the ICB/S, with senior and other representatives of local stakeholders, as well as with patients and their representatives.Some of the key direct relationships include:Cheshire and Merseyside ICB/S executive teamsCheshire and Merseyside ICB leadership teamsClinical LeadersColleagues within NHSE/I Senior leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS, local authorities and other third sector organisationsMain duties and responsibilitiesChildren and Young Peoples Continuing Care operational deliveryProvide assessment, case management and review for children with complex healthcare needs subject to Continuing Healthcare or joint funding arrangements carrying a case load of the most complex casesMaintain effective communication with patients and carers / advocates and professionals across health and social servicesCoordinate the process of identifying and securing appropriate health funding for children and young people, either through continuing care or joint funding arrangements with the relevant Local AuthorityWork closely with other children's specialist nurses to ensure that children and young people with complex healthcare needs have an improved quality of life by providing them with a choice to remain in their own home, in line with the ICB's Commissioning PolicyCommission appropriate care and minimise the need for repeated hospital admissionSupport the delivery of the National Care and Treatment Review Policy; the post holder will be expected to Chair local Care, Education and Treatment ReviewsResponsible for the implementation of policy and guidance in respect of the National Framework (Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care); Children and Families Act including SEND requirementsEnsure input to education and health are plans (EHCP)Be an integral member of Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care panel ensuring that cases are prepared and submitted to panel; active participation in panel discussion regarding Continuing Care eligibility and to ensure that operational oversight is provided to ensure that panel outcomes are recorded and actioned by team membersSupport the repatriation of clients to the local area from out of area placements when a place is available and is clinically and socially appropriateFacilitate the delivery and implementation of personal health budgets, ensuring the correct policy, procedure and governance arrangements are followedAccurately input information onto departmental databases and tools used in the service Continuing Healthcare adhering to NMC standards for record keepingQuality and safeguardingInfluence best practice by providing professional nursing advice on a range of nursing issues, to ensure patients health care needs are met appropriately and effectively, whilst achieving outcomes in a timely and appropriate mannerTake an active role in the development of policies, procedures and protocols for enhancing professional practice and workforce development within the area of responsibilityInvestigate and report upon complaints and incidents within the scope of the role and other areas as required or in the absence of other senior clinicians, in line with Cheshire CCG policies and take remedial action where this is requiredWork with quality and safeguarding colleagues to promote safe effective care and ensure concerns are escalated appropriatelyDeliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlinesProvide advice and support to relevant service transformation and redesign projects as requiredPartnership workingRepresent the ICB at relevant meetings and forumsWork closely with Local Authority partners and Education to ensure local joint decision making forums / panels are efficient, effective and smooth runningPromote the development and monitoring of effective relationships and processes with partner organisations as well as the independent and voluntary sector, CYP, parents and carersTraining and professional developmentProvide training within specialist area of responsibility as appropriateContribute to formal and informal education and training to Health and Social Care Workers, Independent Sector, Voluntary Sector, Users and CarersContribute to both internal and external study days in relation to specialist field.Facilitate informal and formal education and training to Health and Social Services, Professionals, Care workers, the Independent and Voluntary sectors, Users and CarersResponsible for own professional development and be actively involved in Professional and Multi Agency initiativesMaintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient careParticipate as a health panel member at Independent Review Panels on an as required basisLine manage staff as delegated ensuring HR policies are followedProvide Clinical Supervision to staffThe job description and person specification are an outline of the task, responsibilities and outcomes of the role.
The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and organisation.
All staff are expected to adhere to and complete the NHS Continuing Healthcare Competency Framework on an annual basis.Person SpecificationQualificationsDegree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse with experience in fieldCurrent registration with NMCEvidence of post registration education and trainingExperienceCompleting complex case reviews and reports with recommendationsExperience of the wider Children's commissioning agenda and aware of the current prioritiesExperience of working in a healthcare environmentPrevious experience of caseload managementExperience working in multi-disciplinary teamsEvidence of line managing others and staff management skillsExperience and knowledge of current key policies and prioritiesExperience in communicating highly sensitive information with professionals, patients and familiesExcellent knowledge around the NHS Framework for Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care and the Framework for NHS Continuing HealthcareUnderstanding of service provision for the client groupUnderstanding of current policy on joint commissioning and health improvementSound knowledge and understanding of the current NHS reformsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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