Senior AACHC Nurse Assessor

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior AACHC Nurse Assessor to join our Continuing Healthcare team. You will play a vital role in assessing, reviewing, and case-managing adults with complex health needs, ensuring they receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This is a varied role where you will complete comprehensive CHC and Funded Nursing Care assessments, lead on case reviews, participate in appeals, and work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments in line with the National Framework.
• Act as Case Manager for individuals in receipt of CHC funding, ensuring care is safe, appropriate, and person-centred.
• Facilitate and chair multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and present cases at CHC review panels.
• Support patients and families through the CHC process with empathy, clear communication, and advocacy.
• Monitor, review and evaluate packages of care to achieve best outcomes.
• Work closely with local authorities, NHS teams, care providers and partner organisations to ensure seamless care.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, equality, and diversity in every aspect of care.

About You

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (NMC):

• Experience of assessments and case management for people with complex, long-term conditions, disabilities, or palliative needs.
• Strong understanding of the National CHC Framework, FNC, and related legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage sensitive discussions.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise a busy caseload, and contribute to service development.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, safeguarding, and tackling health inequalities.

Desirable: leadership experience, audit/quality improvement, knowledge of commissioning and financial processes.