Continuing Health Care Coordinator

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Coordinator within the Lead Professional Team.

 If you hold a qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing—and have a proven track record of working effectively with partners to apply the NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework—we would love to hear from you. 

Applications from candidates with a nursing background are particularly welcome.

About the Role

In this dynamic role, you will work alongside the current CHC Coordinator, bringing your operational experience and expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare to further strengthen the team. This is an ideal opportunity to balance direct practice with leadership and development responsibilities.

As CHC Coordinator, you will:

• Support staff in applying the NHS CHC Framework.
• Jointly manage complex cases with adult care practitioners.
• Ensure guidance, training, resources, and practice standards are in place.
• Monitor CHC activity using appropriate systems.
• Represent Lincolnshire Adult Care on panels, support dispute resolution, and maintain effective relationships with NHS partners.

About You

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, diligent, and committed to delivering exceptional services to the communities of Lincolnshire.

You will bring:

• Extensive post-qualification experience in NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• A strong understanding of adult care legislation and practice.
• The ability to support staff in fulfilling duties under the Section 75 agreement.
• Insight into the financial implications of CHC for individuals and adult care.
• A quality-focused approach to achieving positive outcomes for individuals and the council.
• Confidence in decision-making, using sound judgment and experience.
• Proven ability to support staff in managing complex, high-risk cases.
• A commitment to ensuring adult care perspectives are considered in joint decision-making.

 What We Offer

At Lincolnshire County Council, we are committed to your professional growth. You will receive:

• Excellent supervision and support.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Protected time for continuous professional development.
• Opportunities to pursue additional qualifications, such as AMHP and Practice Educator.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A contributory pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
• Civil service sports council membership.
• Flexible working policies.
• Career progression opportunities.
• An annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus the option to buy more.

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.

We strongly advise that you read the attached job description for this role as it is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role and what you feel you can bring to this role, the Adult Care Team and the wider County Council.

If you would like an open and informal discussion about the role, please contact Mary Nel on email mary.nel@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

The closing date for applications is 8th September 2025, and interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd September 2025

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.