Reviewing Nurse

Are you DYNAMIC, FORWARD THINKING, prepared for a CHALLENGE and looking for a CHANGE?

Do you have good communication skills, and have good assessment skills?

Do you want to be part of a friendly team with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge?

Fancy a career in Commissioning?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions apply for the role of Band 5 Reviewing Nurse in the Complex Care Team. We are currently looking for Band 5 registered nurse/s (RMN/RNLD) to join our team based at Norwich Union House in Huddersfield on a Full time basis. The working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with a mix of flexible working arrangements.

This team is responsible for working with partners in the wider MDT to support discharge of individuals who are currently placed in acute mental health/PICU and Locked Rehab wards. The team also review the NHS funding contribution of S117 Aftercare Packages of patients living in the community., The post holder will:

Assist the ICB in delivering its commissioning responsibilities as required in the Mental Health Act and code of practice for s117 Aftercare and the Who Pays Guidance.

Undertake clinical assessments and reviews of s117 aftercare funding eligibility for adults of all ages utilising the s117 Aftercare Matrix

Work with professionals, providers, individuals and their families and/or representatives to make determinations regarding NHS funding responsibilities for s117 Aftercare need requirements for new and existing service users.

Support in monitoring the standards of care delivered by care providers, giving advice and guidance to care staff regarding individual service users care needs in line with clinical governance.

NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport.

As a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.