# Learning Disability Clinical Assessor

**Company**: Central London Community Health Trust
**Location**: Wembley
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

**Apply**: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9824-26-0939?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_7111326a-858

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team within North West London.

This post is ideal for a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or suitably experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will assess, monitor and review individuals in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. You will work closely with service users, families, health and social care professionals, provider organisations and local authorities to ensure individuals receive person-centred, safe and effective care that meets their assessed needs.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Continuing Healthcare, commissioning and complex care assessment while gaining experience across a range of health and social care services. Applications are welcomed from those already working in Continuing Healthcare, as well as candidates looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional clinical settings. Development opportunities may be considered for the right candidate.

**Main duties of the job**

- Undertake NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and monitoring visits for individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

- Apply the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and associated legislation to support robust, evidence-based decision-making.

- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, provider organisations, local authorities, service users and families to achieve positive outcomes.

- Gather, analyse and present complex information from multiple sources to inform assessments and reviews.

- Support person-centred care planning and ensure services remain responsive to changing needs.

- Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and eligibility.

- Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management activities.

- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

- Participate in service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality Continuing Healthcare services.

- Effectively manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities while working independently and as part of a wider team.

**Benefits**

- Competitive employment package

- Investment in people, supporting development and helping employees thrive

- Inclusive organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague

**Requirements**

- Relevant degree/professional qualification in Nursing (RNLD) or registered allied health care professional

- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area

- Evidence of continuous professional development

- Experience gained over a number of years in a complex, multidisciplinary environment

- Experience of case management with service users who have complex health needs

- Clear knowledge and understanding of The National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care and its application in practice

- Good level of working knowledge of the relevant legislation and theories underpinning the provision of services to the relevant client group

## Skills

### Required
- National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments
- complex care assessment
- person-centred care planning
- safeguarding processes
- risk management activities
- Data Protection
- confidentiality issues
- Mental Capacity Act 2005

---

Source: [Apply at jobs.nhs.uk](https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9824-26-0939?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)
