Senior Individual Assessment and Commissioning NurseNHS

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 our Team--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.

Job description

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.

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.