Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS South East London Integrated Care BoardLondon
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with NHS South East London Integrated Care Board based in London. The advertised salary is £66,274 to £73,496. Applications close on 22 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinician to join the Lambeth Continuing Healthcare Team as Clinical Lead (Band 8a).This is an exciting oppo...
o Provide expert clinical leadership, advice and assurance to SEL ICB (Lambeth Place) and the CHC service.o Lead on the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred NHS Continuing Healthcare services in line with the National Framework.o Support decision-making processes relating to CHC eligibility, reviews, appeals and complex case management.o Undertake clinical review and scrutiny of CHC-funded care packages, ensuring quality, value for money and person-centred outcomes.o Provide clinical oversight of complex cases, including individuals with highly complex health, behavioural or safeguarding needs.o Work collaboratively with community services, acute providers, primary care, mental health services, social care and independent sector providers to deliver joined-up care.o Lead and support multi-disciplinary discussions regarding eligibility, care planning and commissioning arrangements.o Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and performance management, including supporting continued improvements in 28-day performance and other keynational metrics.o Provide specialist advice on complex commissioning decisions, individual funding arrangements and care package optimisation.o Support the development, supervision and professional leadership of CHC nurses and wider team members.o Lead on clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality monitoring activities.
Please see attached full job description and person specification for further details about this role.
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) is responsible for planning and commissioning healthcare services for approximately 1.9 million residents across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. SEL ICB works closely withlocal authorities, NHS providers, primary care, the voluntary and community sector, and local communities to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and ensure residents receivehigh-quality, person-centred care. Within SEL ICB, the Lambeth Place-based Team works in partnership with the London Boroughof Lambeth and local providers to commission and oversee services that meet the needs of local people. Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a key area of delivery, supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable residents with complex health and care needs.
Essential: - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.; - Master's degree in health, nursing, social care or equivalent experience. Evidence of CPD.
Desirable: - Leadership/management and/or teaching qualification
Essential: - Significant NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) experience including assessments, appeals, reviews and case management.; - Experience leading, supervising and developing multidisciplinary teams.; - Specialist knowledge of complex care, safeguarding, MCA, DoLS and clinical risk management.; - Experience working across health, social care and provider organisations.; - Experience commissioning care packages and managing resources/budgets.; - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports and presentations.; - Evidence of leading service improvement and performance monitoring.; - Knowledge of CHC National Framework, Personal Health Budgets and safeguarding legislation.
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