We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility Job overview Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust currently have a vacancy within the In-Reach department, which sits within the Urgent Care Group. The In-Reach Team is a small team consisting of a Team Leader, two Band 7 Clinical Leads and four Band 4 Practitioners. Cover is provided at Sherwood Oaks and Highbury Hospital in Bulwell. If you are a confident experienced clinician looking for a new challenge, and would like an opportunity to use your skills working in a busy, rewarding and supportive environment we would like to hear from you. We currently have 1 position available that will cover Sherwood Oaks, although cover may also need to be provided across sites. This position is a full-time permanent post. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Main duties of the job;- To undertake an assessment of housing and social needs of individuals with mental health difficulties who are in-patients on mental health wards within the county area of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. To act as a lead in relation to addressing identified housing and social difficulties. To pro-actively engage within bed management meetings across the Trust, working in collaboration with statutory and non-statutory organisations to reduce hospital in-patient stays for patients and thus contribute to the reduction of delayed transfer of care (DTOC). To act as a resource for social and housing difficulties and related issues across the acute community services. Advert Working collaboratively and in partnership with other statutory, non-statutory and voluntary teams, agencies and organisations. To demonstrate high level communication skills. To be proactive in attending the ward to undertake a full assessment of needs on a face-to-face basis. To actively engage the service user with appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations. To engage with family / carers where appropriate in relation to social difficulties if agreed. To actively attend county-wide DTOC / bed management meetings, utilising problem-solving techniques in order to engage with service users where there are difficulties surrounding discharge. Working for our organisation TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role sits directly within the remit of the acute care pathway – the post holder will require a good, working knowledge of the functions of the team but will also need to have a sound working knowledge of local resources available in each individual locality (Nottingham City, Bassetlaw, Mansfield & Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood). You will be required to implement identified tasks and potentially to act as a conduit of communication between health, housing and benefits / social care departments with ease. If you are a confident experienced clinician looking for a new challenge, and would like an opportunity to use your skills working in a busy, rewarding and supportive environment we would like to hear from you. We currently have 1 positions available, based at Sherwood Oaks. This position is a full-time permanent post. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Responsibilities: To demonstrate high level communication skills. To be proactive in attending the ward to undertake a full assessment of needs on a face-to-face basis. To actively engage the service user with appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations. To engage with family / carers where appropriate in relation to social difficulties if agreed. To actively attend county-wide DTOC / bed management meetings, utilising problem-solving techniques in order to engage with service users where there are difficulties surrounding discharge. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please contact Keighly Taylor - In Reach Coordinator: 01623701862 for further information. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.