Nurse Assessor - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

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The main duties of the posts are to assess and review individuals with complex health care needs within the community and hospitals.

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen with the Complex Care Team for an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) to undertake the role of Complex Care Nurse Assessor, based in Ty Gwent, Cwmbran but working throughout all ABUHB sites.

The role will require the post-holder to undertake in-depth expert / specialist nursing assessments in hospital sites across the five Locality areas of Gwent, on behalf of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, to ascertain individual’s eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC), Discharge to Assess and entitlement to NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) funding. Consequently, the role will require the post-holder to facilitate the Multi-disciplinary Team assessment process, and to provide input into the discharge process.

The post-holders will promote collaborative and inter-agency working across professional and organisational boundaries by providing professional advice, support and guidance to both professional and non-professional colleagues, patients, and their relatives / representatives.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level education
• Adult Safeguarding level 1&2

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate certificate or degree in Community care / nursing or relevant area of nursing.
• Short courses attended or postgraduate certificates in managing challenging behaviour, dementia

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of undertaking needs based assessments and care plans
• Undertaking capacity assessments, gaining formal consent and the application of DoLS and the Mental Health Act.

Desirable criteria

• Community nursing
• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Dealing with cases with complex presentations
• Report writing
• Knowledge of Continuing Care legislation and policy