About this role
Job summary
The Nurse Assessor plays a key role in delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation support for patients following acute hospital admission within our Discharge to Assess beds. The role involves carrying out comprehensive health assessments, evaluating patient progress, undertaking risk assessments, and developing holistic care plans to ensure patients receive appropriate and timely support. The post holder uses expert clinical knowledge to complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Fast Track assessments in line with Department of Health guidance, while promoting patient safety, dignity, and best interests.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the Nurse Assessor coordinates complex discharge pathways from admission through to discharge. The role requires strong case management skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve positive patient outcomes.
The post holder also provides professional advice and support to colleagues, junior staff, and learners, contributing to the delivery of high standards of care across the service. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring legal and professional accountability, and keeping their clinical skills and knowledge up to date. As a representative of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide specialist nursing assessment, treatment, care planning and case management for patients within the service, managing a defined caseload autonomously.
2. Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes and care packages to achieve positive patient outcomes.
3. Provide specialist clinical advice, guidance and support to patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
4. Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, and formulate appropriate treatment and management plans.
5. Monitor, review and evaluate patient progress, adapting care plans and interventions as required.
6. Safeguard vulnerable individuals by identifying, reporting and managing safeguarding concerns in accordance with local and national policies.
7. Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, providing specialist clinical expertise to support decision-making and patient care.
8. Support continuity of care by coordinating services and working collaboratively with health, social care and independent sector providers.
9. Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and implementation of evidence-based practice.
1. Support the learning and development of students, junior staff and colleagues through supervision, mentoring and clinical leadership.
1. Maintain professional accountability and practise in accordance with NMC standards, Trust policies and relevant legislation.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience completing Continuing Healthcare assessments
Desirable
Knowledge of discharge to assess
Qualifications Essential
More than 2 years nursing experience
Desirable
Experience of discharge to assess
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.
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Discharge to assess footprint stoke on trent/staffordshire/Cannock and surrounds
stoke on trent/ staffordshire and surrounds
ST5 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)