The Band 6 Complex Care Nurse supports the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) across Powys . The role involves completing in‑depth nursing assessments, contributing to personalised long‑term care planning, and coordinating eligibility processes for CHC and NHS Funded Nursing Care. The post holder case‑manages individuals with complex needs, works within multidisciplinary teams, provides specialist advice and training, and helps ensure seamless, integrated care through collaborative working across health, social care, and partner agencies.
Clinical Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.
Co‑ordinate CHC eligibility assessments and undertake NHS Funded Nursing Care reviews.
Case‑manage NHS‑funded individuals and ensure ongoing review and integrated MDT working.
Communication & Engagement
Clearly communicate assessment outcomes to patients or legal representatives in writing.
Promote patient and carer involvement, ensuring consent and capacity processes are followed.
Planning, Governance & Quality
Contribute to the development and improvement of CHC pathways and assessment tools.
Participate in audits, risk management, peer reviews, and performance monitoring.
Training, Support & Multi‑Agency Working
Provide training on NHS funding processes to multidisciplinary teams.
Act as a resource for colleagues across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors.
Support safeguarding processes and represent PTHB at relevant meetings.
Management & Leadership
Act as a change agent supporting integrated care models.
Prioritise and manage own workload autonomously.
Digital, Information & Professional Requirements
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional standards, training, and development.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
