IDT Nurse Assessor
The closing date is 13 May 2026
We are currently looking for a bright, hardworking nurse to join our Integrated Discharge team at Southend Hospital.
The successful post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients that are medically optimised for discharge to ascertain their care needs and make referrals for ongoing patient care in the community, to facilitate a safe and effective discharge from the acute trust in a timely manner.
Excellent communication with patients, relatives, the MDT and with the wider system partners is key to facilitating safe discharges from the acute trust and aiding to maintain good patient flow throughout the acute trust.
This role works across a 7‑day period including bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
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 into the community.
The Integrated Discharge Team provides 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 Integrated Discharge Team supports 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.
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.
You will be at the centre of holistic care planning working within Southend Hospital alongside other organisations such as Social Care and the voluntary sector.
You will be responsible for liaison and communication between hospital and all appropriate community services (informal and formal carers) in order to facilitate a smooth, safe and effective transfer from hospital to home and vice versa.
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.
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrable experience as Staff Nurse
* Experience of working within an acute trust
* Previous experience within a Discharge team
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
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.
£39,959 a year (pro rata for part time)
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