Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Matron Continuing Healthcare, General & OPMH Services - INTERNAL
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Area East Continuing Healthcare Care Team have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse for the role of Continuing Health Care Matron Band 8a.
The role involves managing a team of CHC Lead Nurses and Nurse Assessors/Reviewers whom visit patients in care homes and patients own homes to review and assess their needs in relation to NHS Funding, in accordance with National guidance.
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
The post holder will act as the professional nurse lead providing clinical advice, leadership development, monitoring and management of all nursing resources for Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) within the Area East. This role delivers leadership and quality assurance on the National Continuing Healthcare Framework against patient’s eligibility for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Nursing Care (FNC). The role requires the planning and commissioning of appropriate care packages to meet patient needs, monitoring that the care packages continue to meet their needs and review the planned care to ensure it provides a high standard of quality and safety. The role provides operational CHC team support in the Area East across the local Community teams, secondary care and acute services, the independent sector Care Homes and domiciliary care agencies. Delivering a commissioned CHC Service for both general and OPMH patients, this role involves working closely with these services.
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Working within Continuing Health Care is a challenging role and involves dealing with sensitive information and skilled communication is a vital part of the role. There is an expectation that the candidates will have an exceptional knowledge of the Continuing Health Care Framework and understanding and experience of assessing patients for continuing health care and Commissioning Services.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
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Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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