CHC Nurse Assessor | Band 6

Job information

  • Location: Essex
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Office Based
  • Salary: £300 per day
  • Published: September 22, 2025
Job reference: 133232312
Consultant: Tayo Odubore

CHC Nurse Assessor | Band 6
Location: Essex
Rate: £300 per day
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Team: Continuing Healthcare (CHC)


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Conduct thorough face-to-face assessments, reviews, and monitoring of care for clients funded via NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care

  • Act as Case Manager to facilitate, plan, and evaluate client care in collaboration with families and professionals

  • Maintain strong relationships with health, social care, and independent sector colleagues

  • Provide professional advice, training, and mentorship to colleagues where required

  • Participate in service development, clinical audits, and research to improve practice and patient outcomes

  • Ensure all assessments are completed in line with national frameworks, safeguarding, and statutory guidance


Requirements & Qualifications

✔ Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RGN, RMN or RNLD)
✔ Previous experience conducting Continuing Healthcare assessments for adults with complex needs
✔ Strong knowledge of MDT working, safeguarding, and clinical governance
✔ Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills
✔ Ability to manage complex caseloads and work autonomously
✔ Experience in providing advice and support across health, social care, and independent sectors

Desirable:
⭐ Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience in a specialist area)
⭐ Master’s in healthcare or related area
⭐ Experience in leadership roles and cross-boundary collaboration
⭐ Knowledge of commissioning arrangements, DOLS, and SEND agenda


Working Hours & Contract Duration

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: 3–6 months ongoing | Immediate to 4-week start


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

We partner closely with NHS organisations across Essex, providing rewarding CHC opportunities where your skills are valued and supported. You will join a collaborative and professional team, with opportunities to enhance your expertise.


Refer and Earn!

Know a qualified nurse who would be interested in this role? Refer them and earn £250 once they start!
Contact Tayo Odubore directly at 0203 475 4175 or Todubore@hg-mh.com for more details.

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