Job summary

Individual Assessment & Commissioning Team (IACT)Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Make a difference where it matters most

Are you a passionate, motivated nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Band 6 Senior Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse to join ourTeam--a role where you'll truly make an impact on people's lives.

This is your chance to use your clinical expertise in a different way--shaping and commissioning care packages that support some of the most complex and vulnerable individuals across our communities.

We have vacancies across C&M-Sefton, Liverpool, Cheshire West/East and Knowlsey.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse, you will play a vital role in relation to completion of robust care needs assessments to help determine eligibility for NHS funding. For those who meet the criteria for NHS funding, you will work in partnership to develop a personalised care support plan to meet their assessed needs which support safe delivery of a high-quality, person-centred package of care either in their own home or within a care setting.

Working with adults and young people transitioning into adult services, you will:

• Lead on assessment and case management
• Commission safe, effective, and tailored care packages
• Ensure care is delivered in a timely, person-centred, and outcome-focused way
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Navigate and apply national policy, guidance, and legislation
• Support safe and timely hospital discharges and transitions of care
• Contribute to performance targets, quality standards, and service improvement

Working pattern

One of the key benefits of this role is its excellent work-life balance:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 am - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
• No weekends or bank holidays

This makes the role ideal for nurses seeking a more predictable schedule while continuing to make a meaningful impact.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

493-ICB-8200738-A

Job locations

Various across the Cheshire and Merseyside region

Sefton, Cheshire, Knowsley

WA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who were looking for

Were seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse who is ready to bring their skills into a rewarding commissioning role.

You will:

• Be a registered nurse (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities)
• Have strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Be confident working across complex and evolving care needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication and partnership working
• Be organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Ability to facilitate MDT meetings, produce robust reports capturing care needs (including utilisation of Microsoft Office for accurate documentation)

Whether your background is in acute care, community, mental health or learning disabilities, we welcome your experience.

For a detailed breakdown of the JD please see attached document.

Job description Job responsibilities Who were looking for Were seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse who is ready to bring their skills into a rewarding commissioning role. You will: Be a registered nurse (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities) Have strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Be confident working across complex and evolving care needs Demonstrate excellent communication and partnership working Be organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes Ability to facilitate MDT meetings, produce robust reports capturing care needs (including utilisation of Microsoft Office for accurate documentation) Whether your background is in acute care, community, mental health or learning disabilities, we welcome your experience. For a detailed breakdown of the JD please see attached document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area
• Nursing qualification or equivalent, for example Occupational Health, Physiotherapist, Social Worker etc with current registration.
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
• Conversant with national and local guidance on NHS continuing health care and NHS Funded Care
• Strong understanding of the operational management and clinical role of the NHS
• Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality
• Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Ability to analyse cases where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
• Previous experience of caseload management.
• Track record in clinical quality & performance activities.
• Experience of partnership working with other agencies.

Desirable

• Understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter-relationships
• Understanding of Local Authority functions.
• A good understanding of personalised care, in particular personal health budgets

Skills

Essential

• High level of interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Capability to work across boundaries and foster close collaboration.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of health care and other organisations.
• IT Skills, ability to use Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook). Accurate data entry and text processing skills
• Negotiation and conflict management skills and the ability to influence.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience in working at a similar level in specialist area Nursing qualification or equivalent, for example Occupational Health, Physiotherapist, Social Worker etc with current registration. Evidence of CPD Knowledge Essential Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Conversant with national and local guidance on NHS continuing health care and NHS Funded Care Strong understanding of the operational management and clinical role of the NHS Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload effectively and make informed decisions working to tight and often changing timescales. Ability to analyse cases where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Previous experience of caseload management. Track record in clinical quality & performance activities. Experience of partnership working with other agencies. Desirable Understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter-relationships Understanding of Local Authority functions. A good understanding of personalised care, in particular personal health budgets Skills Essential High level of interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. Capability to work across boundaries and foster close collaboration. Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of health care and other organisations. IT Skills, ability to use Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook). Accurate data entry and text processing skills Negotiation and conflict management skills and the ability to influence. Flexibility and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

Various across the Cheshire and Merseyside region

Sefton, Cheshire, Knowsley

WA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

Various across the Cheshire and Merseyside region

Sefton, Cheshire, Knowsley

WA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a registered nurse looking for a fresh challenge away from traditional clinical ward environments? Whether you're seeking a new direction in your nursing career or are a newly qualified nurse keen to broaden your experience, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are looking for motivated and compassionate nurses to join our Individual Assessment and Commissioning Team. This unique role offers the opportunity to utilise your clinical knowledge in a different way, supporting patients to access the right care and funding while promoting safe, high-quality care across a range of settings.

Why join us?

Monday to Friday working pattern (9am to 5pm)

No weekends, nights, bank holidays or shift work

Hybrid working opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Comprehensive training and support

Ideal for newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses seeking career development

Who would this role suit?

• Newly qualified nurses looking to gain broad experience across health and social care.
• Community, ward, care home or specialist nurses seeking a change from frontline shift work.
• Nurses interested in case management, assessment, commissioning or healthcare funding.
• Professionals who enjoy working autonomously while remaining part of a supportive team.

We provide a structured induction, ongoing training and professional support to help you develop knowledge and confidence within the role.

Main duties of the job

As an Individual Assessment and Commissioning Nurse, you will work closely with patients, families, health and social care professionals to assess care needs and support decision-making around NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC).

You will undertake assessments and reviews in a variety of settings including patients' homes, care homes and community environments, helping to ensure people receive safe, effective and person-centred care. The role combines clinical assessment, case management, partnership working and quality assurance, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills beyond traditional nursing practice.

What you'll gain

This role offers the opportunity to develop a wider understanding of the healthcare system, enhance your assessment and decision-making skills, and build strong partnerships across health and social care organisations. It is an excellent stepping stone for nurses interested in leadership, commissioning, safeguarding, case management or advanced specialist roles in the future.

Join us and discover a rewarding nursing career that offers professional growth, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

About us

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners. We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities. Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer. We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest. Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.