Continuing Health Care Nurse Assessor

Continuing Healthcare Nurse Assessor (Band 6) Location: Lancashire and South Cumbria (Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Wyre, West Lancashire & South Lakeland) Pay rate: £21.57 per hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday) orpart-time (24+ hours considered) Contract: Flexible Bank / temporary placement Make a difference in patient care across your community As a continuing healthcare nurse assessor, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right care and funding support at the right time. Working across a range of settings, you will assess complex patient needs, contribute to funding decisions and support high-quality, fair and consistent care planning. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys autonomy, collaboration and making a real impact on patient outcomes. Why join NHS Professionals? • Competitive hourly pay with weekly pay • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle • First choice of placements over agencies • Opportunity to work across multiple settings • Free training and development opportunities • Blue Light Card discounts • 24/7 support from the NHS Professionals team • Be part of the NHS Professionals Bank and wider NHS community What youll be doing • Carry out assessments for NHS continuing healthcare and funded nursing care • Gather and analyse clinical evidence to support Decision Support Tools (DSTs) • Work with multidisciplinary teams to make eligibility recommendations • Present cases for panel decision-making • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with NMC standards • Build effective working relationships with NHS, local authority and partner organisations • Support consistent, high-quality assessment practice across services What were looking for Essential: • Registered nurse with valid NMC registration • Experience working in continuing healthcare (ICB or CCG) • Understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework and guidance • Experience supporting patients with complex needs • Strong assessment, communication and organisational skills Desirable: • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) • Experience working across health and social care organisations • Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation About the Trust NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and oversees local NHS services, working to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across the region. The ICB is committed to delivering high-quality, joined-up care and fostering a supportive, inclusive working environment. About NHS Professionals NHS Professionals is the largest NHS Bank, providing flexible staffing solutions across England. We give you the freedom to choose when and where you work, while supporting you to feel part of a valued NHS team. Apply today, join NHS Professionals and gain access to flexible Bank shifts or fixed-term placements across our partner Trusts. Job description Job responsibilities Continuing Healthcare Nurse Assessor (Band 6) Location: Lancashire and South Cumbria (Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Wyre, West Lancashire & South Lakeland) Pay rate: £21.57 per hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday) orpart-time (24+ hours considered) Contract: Flexible Bank / temporary placement Make a difference in patient care across your community As a continuing healthcare nurse assessor, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right care and funding support at the right time. Working across a range of settings, you will assess complex patient needs, contribute to funding decisions and support high-quality, fair and consistent care planning. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys autonomy, collaboration and making a real impact on patient outcomes. Why join NHS Professionals? • Competitive hourly pay with weekly pay • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle • First choice of placements over agencies • Opportunity to work across multiple settings • Free training and development opportunities • Blue Light Card discounts • 24/7 support from the NHS Professionals team • Be part of the NHS Professionals Bank and wider NHS community What youll be doing • Carry out assessments for NHS continuing healthcare and funded nursing care • Gather and analyse clinical evidence to support Decision Support Tools (DSTs) • Work with multidisciplinary teams to make eligibility recommendations • Present cases for panel decision-making • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with NMC standards • Build effective working relationships with NHS, local authority and partner organisations • Support consistent, high-quality assessment practice across services What were looking for Essential: • Registered nurse with valid NMC registration • Experience working in continuing healthcare (ICB or CCG) • Understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework and guidance • Experience supporting patients with complex needs • Strong assessment, communication and organisational skills Desirable: • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) • Experience working across health and social care organisations • Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation About the Trust NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and oversees local NHS services, working to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across the region. The ICB is committed to delivering high-quality, joined-up care and fostering a supportive, inclusive working environment. About NHS Professionals NHS Professionals is the largest NHS Bank, providing flexible staffing solutions across England. We give you the freedom to choose when and where you work, while supporting you to feel part of a valued NHS team. Apply today, join NHS Professionals and gain access to flexible Bank shifts or fixed-term placements across our partner Trusts.