Clinical Lead Continuing Healthcare | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£72,719 - £83,505 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, HA0 3HG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

CHC and Complex Care

The function of the continuing healthcare service (CHC) is to provide comprehensive and ongoing healthcare and support to individuals with complex, long-term health needs. Following being assessed as eligible for continuing healthcare. The eligibility outcome is based on the use of national frameworks and in line with the statutory responsibilities of the ICB for CHC.

The key objectives of the service include undertaking; assessment, care planning, brokering care, monitoring and review of care packages, quality assurance of care providers. As well as providing an appeals process for individuals who have been assessed as not eligible for CHC. We will also ensure that people who have multiple care health and social care conditions are supported in an environment to keep them safe and provide high quality care.

Responsibility for leading the team of assessors, providing leadership and operational management, ensuring that best clinical practice and standards are maintained at all times.

The Continuing Healthcare Clinical Lead, ensures the effective management and delivery of the continuing healthcare service. Responsibilities encompass a range of clinical, administrative, and leadership functions.

• Monitor assessment outcomes to ensure quality, consistency and best practice.

• Lead the implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), providing specialist advice and guidance.

• Provide training and support to healthcare professionals on CHC, FNC, PHBs and relevant specialist areas.

• Ensure Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care patients receive timely reviews and that care packages remain appropriate and cost-effective.

• Support the appeals process, including investigating complex cases and responding to patient and family queries.

• Promote effective partnership working across healthcare, acute services and social care.

• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and managed appropriately, including Best Interest Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

• Manage and investigate complaints effectively.

• Lead HR responsibilities, including recruitment, policy implementation and performance management.

• Promote equality and work to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes for residents across North West London.

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026

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