We are seeking experienced and motivated registered nurses to join our Individual Assessment & Commissioning (IAC) Service as Band 7 Team Leads.
We have vacancies in:
Cheshire (East & West Cheshire)
Mental Health/Learning Disabilities (MH/LD)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team responsible for assessing, commissioning and reviewing care for individuals with complex health needs. Working across Continuing Healthcare (CHC), funded nursing care, Section 117 Aftercare and complex commissioning pathways, you will play a key role in ensuring people receive high-quality, personalised care and support.
As a Team Lead, you will provide clinical leadership, manage complex cases, support service development, and work collaboratively with health, social care and provider partners across the system.
What we're looking for
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Significant experience of Continuing Healthcare/ Mental Health/Learning Disabilities and/or Complex Case Management
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Experience managing complex assessments, reviews and multi-agency working
A passion for delivering person-centred care and improving outcomes
What we offer
- Monday to Friday working (9am to 5pm)
- No weekends or bank holiday working
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- The chance to make a real difference for people with complex care needs across Cheshire and Merseyside
If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can influence care, support your team, and help shape services across our integrated care system, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At Cheshire & Merseyside ICB, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive.
You’ll benefit from:
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A role that supports excellent work-life balance
Being part of a service that drives innovation and excellence in commissioning
A culture that values diversity, respect, and collaboration
This is a pivotal role where your work directly contributes to delivering efficient, sustainable, and high-quality care services across the region.
Our commitment
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to:
Recruiting based on merit, ability, and potential
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected
Promoting a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise can influence care at a system level—and improve outcomes for individuals and communities alike—we’d love to hear from you.
To provide specialist nursing assessment, procurement, case management and review for adults and young people in transition to adult services presenting with complex long-term care needs, who are eligible or potentially eligible for NHS Continuing Health Care or Funded Nursing Care or section 117 aftercare services or Joint Funded.
To provide assurance around quality of commissioned care packages, reporting safeguarding concerns in accordance with agreed interagency reporting procedures.
To carry a case load of the most complex client group, including adults who have experienced an acquired brain injury and /or require medical ventilation or tracheotomy care
Provide case management and review for service users with a mental health need working in partnership with the Local Authorities
To ensure safe discharge and transfer of individuals from highly supportive and acute care environments to community placements avoiding out of area placements.
To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; completing relevant documentation for Court as appropriate
The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Head of Individual Assessment and Commissioning as required.
