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Senior Community Nurse (with special interest in CHC)
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Role Intelligence & Specification
Distilled Job IntelligenceRole Snapshot
Assist patients in obtaining NHS Continuing Health Care funding and provide skilled nursing care.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA
Working Pattern
Full-time
Location
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Epping, CM16 6TN
Closing Date
17 November 2026
Qualifications & Related Pathways
Degree/Postgraduate Diploma
Desirable
"The post holder will have a special interest in Continuing Healthcare assessments and will be responsible together with the CHC coordinator for co-ordination of assessments of patients to identify eligibility for NHS Funded Health Care including entitlement for funding in respect of NHS Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing care, working closely with the West Essex and Hertfordshire ICB Continuing Healthcare Team."
— Job summary
Experience Required
Special Interest in CHC
Desirable
"The post holder will have a special interest in Continuing Healthcare assessments and will be responsible together with the CHC coordinator for co-ordination of assessments of patients to identify eligibility for NHS Funded Health Care including entitlement for funding in respect of NHS Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing care, working closely with the West Essex and Hertfordshire ICB Continuing Healthcare Team."
— Job summary
Key Skills
Special Interest in CHC
Desirable
"The post holder will have a special interest in Continuing Healthcare assessments and will be responsible together with the CHC coordinator for co-ordination of assessments of patients to identify eligibility for NHS Funded Health Care including entitlement for funding in respect of NHS Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing care, working closely with the West Essex and Hertfordshire ICB Continuing Healthcare Team."
Software & Systems
NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework
Desirable
"The post holder will be responsible for providing highly skilled nursing care to the residents of West Essex, promoting the health of the population and reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence. She/he will work closely with General Practices, Social Services and other statutory and non-statutory services to meet the needs of the local population using public health information to support service development."
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #9494
- Employer: NHS Jobs
- Location: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Epping, CM16 6TN
- Closing Date: 17 November 2026
- Contract: Permanent - Compressed hours, Flexible working, Full time, Part time
- Last Verified: 2026-11-13
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