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South West London Integrated Care Board Nurse Assessor
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
NHS South West London ICB is looking for registered nurses to join our All Age Continuing Care (AACC) team as Nurse Assessors. The team delivers the ICB's statutory responsibilities under the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
You will assess adults in any setting, whether at home, in hospital or in a nursing home, to determine their eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC). Acting as nurse assessor and coordinator of the multidisciplinary team, you will establish eligibility and work with each person and their family to identify a suitable care package.
You will also review CHC and FNC funded clients in line with the National Framework (revised 2022), explaining the process and decisions clearly to people, families and professionals so that it is transparent and understood.
You will bring relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multidisciplinary environment, ideally in mental health, learning disabilities or community nursing, an understanding of the National Framework, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:o Manage referrals from professionals, patients and carers, prioritising them and managing your own caseload.o Coordinate and take part in MDT assessments using national tools and within required timescales, determining eligibility for CHC and FNC in line with the National Framework.o Review CHC and FNC funded clients, and monitor the quality of commissioned care packages during care planning and reviews.o Keep accurate written records in line with the NMC Code, and share information appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.o Work across health and social care boundaries to gather specialist evidence and to inform and involve people, carers and professionals about the National Framework.o Call, attend or lead CHC and multidisciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings, to make sure care is joined up across agencies.o Take part in complaint investigations and appeal responses, monitor care standards in local nursing homes, and raise any concerns about care delivery.o Provide reports and advice under safeguarding procedures for adults at risk.o Raise awareness of CHC among referrers such as GPs, consultants, care managers, discharge coordinators and the voluntary sector.o Take part in research, audit and clinical and peer supervision, and deputise for colleagues and Senior Nurse Assessors when needed.
About us
The core purpose of SWL ICB is to improve the health of our population and ensure access to consistently high-quality services. Overseeing a budget of £4.3bn we hold accountability for ensuring the best use of the health budget for SW London's population in order to improve health and healthcare, both now and in the future.
The core responsibilities of an ICB are to:
Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare.
Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access.
Enhance productivity and value for money; and
Support broader social and economic development in their area
The ICB provides system leadership for population health, setting the evidence base and long-term population health strategy. We work as healthcare payers to deliver this, maximising the value that can be created from the available resources. This involves investing in, purchasing and evaluating the range of services and pathways required to ensure access to high quality care, in order to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities within South West London.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Salary Inclusive of Outer High Cost Area Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
491-SWL-S3-SWLCHC-MULTI-A
Job locations
120 the Broadway
120 the broadway
Wimbledon
SW191RH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and relevant NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in health or social care
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Academic or professional qualification at higher degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multidisciplinary environment
- Relevant nursing experience in one of the key client areas (mental health, learning disabilities or community nursing)
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
- Experience of working with service users and carers
- Experience of research and development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care (revised 2022)
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities, and understanding of service provision for the client group
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently on a day-to-day basis locally, regionally and occasionally nationally
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to NHS and organisational values, role-models behaviours that support equality, diversity, belonging and inclusion, and works flexibly as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and relevant NMC registration
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in health or social care
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Academic or professional qualification at higher degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience gained in a complex, multidisciplinary environment
- Relevant nursing experience in one of the key client areas (mental health, learning disabilities or community nursing)
- Wide experience of cross-sector partnership working
- Experience of working with service users and carers
- Experience of research and development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care (revised 2022)
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities, and understanding of service provision for the client group
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant current NHS and social care market mechanisms
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently on a day-to-day basis locally, regionally and occasionally nationally
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to NHS and organisational values, role-models behaviours that support equality, diversity, belonging and inclusion, and works flexibly as part of a team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West London Integrated Care Board
Address
120 the Broadway
120 the broadway
Wimbledon
SW191RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London Integrated Care Board
Address
120 the Broadway
120 the broadway
Wimbledon
SW191RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead
Mahmud Choychoo
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Salary Inclusive of Outer High Cost Area Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
491-SWL-S3-SWLCHC-MULTI-A
Job locations
120 the Broadway
120 the broadway
Wimbledon
SW191RH
United Kingdom
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