Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior IDT Nurse Assessor

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior IDT Nurse Assessor.

The Integrated Discharge Team works with patients and families with complex needs and conditions, supporting them in the discharge process in order for a smooth transition in to the community. We aim to anticipate, co-ordinate and join up health and social care needs for patients at a high risk of unplanned admissions to hospital.

We provide guidance and professional support to the patient and the patient's families, and works with them in partnership to make sure the patient gets the most appropriate plan in place for discharge, whilst ensuring that interventions are not duplicated. This process, improves the quality of care as well as improving patient satisfaction.

The person is at the centre of holistic care planning working within Southend hospital alongside other organisations such, social care and the voluntary sector.

Our aim is to promote and work towards an Integrated Discharge Team way of working as discussed within the NHS Long Term Plan

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

The Integrated Discharge Team support patients with complex healthcare needs, who may require long-term health and social care planning or a short term intervention following a change of condition or acute illness.

The role involves the assessment of patient needs and planning and facilitation of safe and robust discharges working alongside the hospital MDT and our external system partners to ensure that patients are discharged from the acute setting aiding to maintain patient flow throughout the acute trust.

The Senior Nurse Assessor will also manage junior members of staff with support of the Operational Lead, to provide effective leadership and good working relationships

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9993

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne, Basildon, Essex

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN / Minimum 4 years clinical and above
2 years senior level or above (band 6 and above)

Desirable

Previous specialist role in discharge service

Skills

Essential

Mentorship / leadership course completion / portfolio evidence

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills / evidence of MDT / team working

Desirable

Been part of an MDT team / Discusses understanding surrounding MDT working

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN / Minimum 4 years clinical and above
2 years senior level or above (band 6 and above)

Desirable

Previous specialist role in discharge service

Skills

Essential

Mentorship / leadership course completion / portfolio evidence

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills / evidence of MDT / team working

Desirable

Been part of an MDT team / Discusses understanding surrounding MDT working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne, Basildon, Essex

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne, Basildon, Essex

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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