CHC Assessors - C&P
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
A CHC Assessor conducts high-quality Continuing Healthcare assessments to determine eligibility based on the National Framework. This hands-on clinical role involves gathering information from individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams, analysing needs, and producing accurate Decision Support Tools. The assessor manages a caseload, participates in MDT meetings, and ensures timely, person-centred assessments while maintaining high standards of documentation and communication. They escalate complex issues and contribute to quality improvement by following governance processes and applying best practice.
Essential criteria
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- Post qualification experience
- NMC Professional Registration
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in coordinating projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
- Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan.
- Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards
- Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- Post qualification experience
- NMC Professional Registration
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in coordinating projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
- Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan.
- Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards
- Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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NHS Central East ICB
CHC Assessors - C&P
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
A CHC Assessor is responsible for carrying out high-quality Continuing Healthcare assessments, ensuring that eligibility decisions are fair, evidence-based, and aligned with the National Framework.
The postholder works directly with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to gather information, analyse needs, and produce clear, accurate Decision Support Tools and recommendations.
This is a hands-on clinical role that requires strong assessment skills, sound professional judgement, and the ability to navigate sensitive, sometimes complex situations with confidence and compassion.
The Assessor is expected to manage a defined caseload, keep work flowing, and maintain high standards of documentation and communication.
The Band 6 Assessor contributes to MDT meetings, supports decision-making processes, and helps maintain consistency across the CHC pathway. They escalate risk or complex issues appropriately and work closely with colleagues, local authority partners, and providers to ensure assessments are timely, person-centred, and well-coordinated.
While they are not expected to lead the service, Band 6 Assessors play a critical role in improving quality by following established governance processes, engaging in reflective practice, and applying best practice in eve
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