CYPCC Nurse Assessor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
The Band 6 CYP Continuing Care Assessor conducts high-quality assessments for children and young people with complex health needs, ensuring eligibility decisions align with the national framework. This clinical role involves working with families and multidisciplinary partners to create holistic care plans. The assessor manages a caseload, interprets evidence, and contributes to robust decision-making, escalating complex cases as needed. The role requires strong assessment skills, professional judgment, and empathy.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- NMC Registered
- Post qualification experience
- Knowledge and Experience
- 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
- Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan
- Experience in coordinating projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Competent in using digital tools and systems to support reporting, coordination, and service improvement.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- NMC Registered
- Post qualification experience
- Knowledge and Experience
- 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
- Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan
- Experience in coordinating projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Competent in using digital tools and systems to support reporting, coordination, and service improvement.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
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
CYPCC Nurse Assessor
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
The Band 6 CYP Continuing Care Assessor is responsible for carrying out high-quality assessments for children and young people with complex, ongoing health needs, ensuring eligibility decisions are fair, transparent, and aligned with the national Children & Young People's Continuing Care Framework. The postholder works directly with families and multidisciplinary partners to build a clear, holistic picture of each child's needs and contribute to safe, person-centred care planning. This is an operational clinical role that requires strong assessment skills, sound professional judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with confidence and empathy. The Assessor gathers and interprets evidence, contributes to Decision Support Tools or equivalent frameworks, and produces clear recommendations that support robust and defensible decision-making. The CYPCC Assessor works closely with health, social care, education, SEND, and safeguarding colleagues, helping ensure assessments are well coordinated and that families receive accurate, timely communication throughout the process. They manage a defined caseload and escalate complex or high-risk situations where senior clinical input is required.
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