Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic individual to join our forward-thinking Community Teams in a new post as a Trusted Assessor for our Integrated Discharge Team.
You would be joining our Community Division at an exciting time as we progress on our journey to outstanding, having achieved a CQC rating of good overall in 2019 including Outstanding for Care in 2021. Our transformational achievements include the extensive use of technology enabled care and the development of integrated multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, in conjunction with a wide range of partners across the Island and mainland. The team has a wide breath of knowledge including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Nursing.
A recent organisational change has established a new collective leadership and management structure across our Community and Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Divisions. This change is transformational for both divisions, aiming to establish a more resilient service management structure to better support our new models of care in terms of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working, as well as creating capacity for development of the partnership between both divisions and our wider partners across the local system.
The post holder will be passionate about hospital flow and the 'home first approach'.
Main duties of the job
As Trusted Assessor for the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT), you will report directly to the Integrated Trusted Assessor Team Lead and be working to assess patients in the Acute hospital to support flow from the Acute beds to patient's homes with appropriate care or to community bedded settings.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The division is keen to hear from individuals with:
- A keen interest and extensive experience working with adults in the Acute hospital setting who have the skills to ensure that patients have the appropriate care and support post discharge.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
- An ability to effectively manage and prioritise conflicting workloads and deadline
Job Purpose
The accountability within your role is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC) and / or the Health and Care professionals council (HCPC), which says that you must work together for the safeguarding and wellbeing of the public
Act as a Trusted Assessor for the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) within the Acute hospital for packages of care, community beds across health and social care and third sector providers
Provide supervision, education, and training to the SPA and Community teams
Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
Deputise for the SPA Senior Clinicians to cover the oversight of the SPA and Trusted Assessment to community beds in their absence as and when required.
In conjunction with the Community Rehab senior clinicians provide effective clinical leadership.
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing / therapy care to all patients.
Responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
Job Statement
To assess patients in the Acute hospital and to support flow from the Acute beds to the patients homes with appropriate care or community bedded settings.
To communicate work with all areas of the IDT and the MDT to achieve the best outcome for patients
All actions are in line with NMC / HCPC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
Educate and support staff. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
As a senior member of the team, act as a role model to all members of staff, students and visitors.
Support the Regaining Independence team to manage & monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
To provide information, including data, performance and notification of incidents and accidents as required.
Initiate the investigation of concerns related to poor clinical practice or staff management.
Escalate all concerns when there is a concern over the care being delivered by an individual to the appropriate Regaining Independence lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The division is keen to hear from individuals with:
- A keen interest and extensive experience working with adults in the Acute hospital setting who have the skills to ensure that patients have the appropriate care and support post discharge.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
- An ability to effectively manage and prioritise conflicting workloads and deadline
Job Purpose
The accountability within your role is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC) and / or the Health and Care professionals council (HCPC), which says that you must work together for the safeguarding and wellbeing of the public
Act as a Trusted Assessor for the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) within the Acute hospital for packages of care, community beds across health and social care and third sector providers
Provide supervision, education, and training to the SPA and Community teams
Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
Deputise for the SPA Senior Clinicians to cover the oversight of the SPA and Trusted Assessment to community beds in their absence as and when required.
In conjunction with the Community Rehab senior clinicians provide effective clinical leadership.
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing / therapy care to all patients.
Responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
Job Statement
To assess patients in the Acute hospital and to support flow from the Acute beds to the patients homes with appropriate care or community bedded settings.
To communicate work with all areas of the IDT and the MDT to achieve the best outcome for patients
All actions are in line with NMC / HCPC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
Educate and support staff. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
As a senior member of the team, act as a role model to all members of staff, students and visitors.
Support the Regaining Independence team to manage & monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
To provide information, including data, performance and notification of incidents and accidents as required.
Initiate the investigation of concerns related to poor clinical practice or staff management.
Escalate all concerns when there is a concern over the care being delivered by an individual to the appropriate Regaining Independence lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Registered Clinician with current NMC or HCPC registration. ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification; Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience.
Desirable
- Trust mandatory training up to date
Physical
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
Aptitudes
Essential
- oProfessional/role model
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oFlexible
- oAbility to motivate others and maintain own motivation
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework
Desirable
- oAbility to adapt to change within working situation
- oSupport equality and value diversity
Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- oAbility to effectively organise workload
- oAbility to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Desirable
- Assess health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs
- Plan deliver and evaluate care to meet people's health and wellbeing needs
- Monitor and maintain health safety and security of self and others
- Assist with learning and development activities
- Contribute to the improvement of services
Communication
Essential
- oAble to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- oEffective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oDevelop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- Input, store and provide data and information
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Registered Clinician with current NMC or HCPC registration. ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification; Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience.
Desirable
- Trust mandatory training up to date
Physical
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
Aptitudes
Essential
- oProfessional/role model
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oFlexible
- oAbility to motivate others and maintain own motivation
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework
Desirable
- oAbility to adapt to change within working situation
- oSupport equality and value diversity
Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- oAbility to effectively organise workload
- oAbility to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Desirable
- Assess health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs
- Plan deliver and evaluate care to meet people's health and wellbeing needs
- Monitor and maintain health safety and security of self and others
- Assist with learning and development activities
- Contribute to the improvement of services
Communication
Essential
- oAble to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- oEffective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oDevelop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- Input, store and provide data and information
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.
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
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.
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).
