Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team within North West London.

This post is ideal for a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or suitably experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will assess, monitor and review individuals in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare. You will work closely with service users, families, health and social care professionals, provider organisations and local authorities to ensure individuals receive person-centred, safe and effective care that meets their assessed needs.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Continuing Healthcare, commissioning and complex care assessment while gaining experience across a range of health and social care services. Applications are welcomed from those already working in Continuing Healthcare, as well as candidates looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional clinical settings. Development opportunities may be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

As a Learning Disabilities Clinical Assessor, you will:

• Undertake NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and monitoring visits for individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Apply the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and associated legislation to support robust, evidence-based decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, provider organisations, local authorities, service users and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Gather, analyse and present complex information from multiple sources to inform assessments and reviews.
• Support person-centred care planning and ensure services remain responsive to changing needs.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and eligibility.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality Continuing Healthcare services.
• Effectively manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities while working independently and as part of a wider team.

Working for our organisation

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.