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Job summary The post holder will be employed by London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUHT), with operational responsibility held by the Trust and a dotted line of accountability to the North West London (NWL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team. The post is funded by the ICB to support delivery of CHC services across NWL. This is a community-based post supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments for patients discharged from acute hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation units into community settings. The post holder will undertake comprehensive health needs assessments and CHC eligibility assessments in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, primarily in patients' own homes or care home settings. They will work closely with Social Services, ICB CHC teams, community health professionals, hospital discharge teams, GPs, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure safe and timely progression of the CHC process following discharge. The role will involve supporting complex patient cohorts, including those discharged under gap/complex funding arrangements (e.g. delirium, non-weight bearing, challenging behaviours), and ensuring appropriate reassessment when clinically indicated. Main duties of the jobUndertake screening assessments (Checklist) and full CHC assessments (DST) for patients discharged to the community, in line with the National Framework and local pathways.Work in close partnership with Social Services, ICB CHC teams, community health professionals, GPs, hospital discharge teams, and voluntary sector organisations.Optimise hospital flow and support safe, person-centred discharge by facilitating timely CHC assessment and decision-making.Act as a clinical resource for patients, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies on CHC processes and eligibility.Manage complex patient cohorts, including those discharged under gap/complex funding (e.g. delirium, non-weight bearing, challenging behaviours), ensuring appropriate oversight and reassessment.Contribute to safeguarding processes by identifying and appropriately referring any concerns identified during assessments.Support the wider CHC service through participation in service development, quality improvement, and training activityAbout us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Details Date posted 22 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £53,751 to £60,651 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8906MS Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJJob description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualification / Training / Experience / Skill / Attribute EssentialEducated to degree level in Nursing (RGN) and current NMC registration Relevant post-qualification experience in acute or community nursing settings Experience of completing CHC assessments (Checklist and DST) DesirableBest Interest Decision Making / MCA / DoLS training Experience of partnership working with Social Services and external agencies Understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care Qualification / Training / Experience / Skill / Attribute EssentialExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supporting patients with complex or challenging needs (frailty, delirium, non-weight bearing, behaviours that challenge) DesirableStrong written communication and report writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive clinical reports and documentation Ability to manage and facilitate difficult and sensitive conversations with patients, families, and partner agencies, demonstrating empathy and professionalism. Person Specification Qualification / Training / Experience / Skill / Attribute EssentialEducated to degree level in Nursing (RGN) and current NMC registration Relevant post-qualification experience in acute or community nursing settings Experience of completing CHC assessments (Checklist and DST) DesirableBest Interest Decision Making / MCA / DoLS training Experience of partnership working with Social Services and external agencies Understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care Qualification / Training / Experience / Skill / Attribute EssentialExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supporting patients with complex or challenging needs (frailty, delirium, non-weight bearing, behaviours that challenge) DesirableStrong written communication and report writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive clinical reports and documentation Ability to manage and facilitate difficult and sensitive conversations with patients, families, and partner agencies, demonstrating empathy and professionalism. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr