COP Nurse Assessor

Your mission:

As a COP Nurse Assessor, your mission is to play a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) services to patients. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients' health needs, applying the National Framework and guidance for CHC and adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 

Your mission is to champion excellence in care, advocate for patients' rights, and facilitate the delivery of personalized care within the CHC framework. By utilizing your clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication, you will contribute to improving the health and well-being of individuals in our community.

Your expertise:

• Conduct thorough and multi-disciplinary assessments of patients, ensuring compliance with standard operating policies and procedures.
• Utilize your clinical knowledge and expertise to accurately determine patients' eligibility for Continuing Healthcare services.
• Collaborate with the CHC team and relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective planning and management of patients' care needs.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to team members, patients, and senior leads, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
• Act as a Duty Clinician when required, addressing urgent cases and ensuring timely responses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data systems, complying with the Data Protection Act 1998 and upholding confidentiality and data protection principles.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision, adhering to NMC guidelines and maintaining your professional registration.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of improvement programs, enhancing the quality and efficiency of CHC services.
• Collaborate with care providers to identify and arrange services that meet the needs of patients qualifying for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• Conduct investigations into patients' eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare following disputes or challenges.
• Champion the personalization agenda within CHC, ensuring that services are delivered to maximize patient safety and choice.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering constructive relationships to achieve shared goals.
• Ensure accurate and professional communication with patients, representatives, and colleagues.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of projects, providing high-quality information and analysis to facilitate decision-making.
• Provide oversight and leadership for audit and quality improvement initiatives within the CHC team.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for meetings, analysing performance data and outcomes of cases.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a busy and changing environment.
• Engage in ongoing research and development to stay informed about national best practices and advancements in CHC.
• Act in accordance with relevant legislation, organizational policies, and codes of conduct, ensuring the highest ethical standards.
• Participate in audits and contribute to service developments that enhance the delivery of CHC services.

Your benefits:

By joining our team as a COP Nurse Assessor, you will enjoy a range of benefits aimed at supporting your personal and professional well-being:

• Access to Occupational Health Services for your health and well-being needs.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement that increases with your length of service.
• Defined Benefit Pension scheme for your financial security.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice, legal support, and health and well-being services.
• Flexible Working Arrangements to maintain a work-life balance.
• Long Service Reward Scheme to recognize your commitment and dedication.
• NHS Discounts, available both online and in-store.
• Occupational Maternity and Paternity Pay to support you during important life events.
• Occupational Sick Pay to ensure you are covered during periods of illness.
• Study Leave to support your ongoing professional development.

By becoming a COP Nurse Assessor, you will be an essential part of our team, making a significant difference in the lives of patients and contributing to the improvement of healthcare services in our community.