Nurse Assessor

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as a Nurse Assessor.

We are looking for a professional who is reliable, flexible and self-motivated who can work as part of the Nurse Assessor Team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB and has a working knowledge of both the Continuing Health Care Framework and NHS Funded Nursing Care where care is provided via the Independent Sector.

You will undertake nursing assessments in care home settings throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg footprint to establish eligibility for NHS Funded Nursing Care and also co-ordinate and undertake Multi Agency Disciplinary Meetings to establish an individual's eligibility for Continuing NHS Health Care., The post holder will provide comprehensive assessments supporting the Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care process. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, acting as a resource to provide nursing advice in relation to appropriate placement and management.

The post holder will develop and maintain a collaborative approach to the fair application of both NHS Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Health Care criteria. The post holder will encourage joint working with partnership agencies and actively work towards improving outcomes for patients via the process, and provide accurate advice and information to Lead Nurse/Co-ordinator, families etc regarding the outcome of the assessment process.

The post holder will support the Lead Nurse for CHC & NHS FNC and the Senior Nurse Assessor in the future development of the Nursing Team. This will also include the facilitation of integrated working with colleagues in Local Authorities and 3rd sector organisations to support individuals.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.