Job summary Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are excited to recruit Assistant Practitioners to work as part of the Care Transfer Hub (CTH) Team based across the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals to support complex discharge. The CTH team brings together staff from the NHS, Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and the voluntary and community sector. Together, these multi-organisational professionals facilitate safe and timely discharges, ensuring appropriate support is in place for each patient. Since its launch in October 2024, the CTH has helped to significantly reduce the number of patients waiting in hospital beds for discharge into home or community care settings. It's also shortened the average wait times for discharge and advocates a "home first" philosophy, supporting patients returning home from hospital. By enabling multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning effectively, the hub identifies the best and safest options for patients who are medically fit to leave hospital. This collaborative effort involves social care, housing and voluntary organisations working in partnership to ensure patients receive the timely support they need. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job To take responsibility for a defined group of patients following delegation by the Registered Health Care Professional. Work under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Health Professional to provide health care support to an identified caseload- this may be in an inpatient or community setting including the patient's own place of residence. To work within agreed protocols within the designated work area. Maintain agreed, acceptable standards of care and only undertake duties within own personal competence following training/education and assessment of competency. Undertake triage process and prioritising patients. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualificiations Essential Foundation Degree in Science (FdSC) in Integrated Care OR Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies OR Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship OR Equivalent qualifications. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting. Experience delivering personal and clinical care. Knowledge and Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good IT skills and computer literate. Ability to develop knowledge and skills in providing healthcare support, evaluation of treatment plans and reassessment of care within agreed protocols. Other Essential Ability to meet travel needs of the post. Person Specification Qualificiations Essential Foundation Degree in Science (FdSC) in Integrated Care OR Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies OR Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship OR Equivalent qualifications. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting. Experience delivering personal and clinical care. Knowledge and Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good IT skills and computer literate. Ability to develop knowledge and skills in providing healthcare support, evaluation of treatment plans and reassessment of care within agreed protocols. Other Essential Ability to meet travel needs of the post. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Care Transfer Hub Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital SY3 8XQ United Kingdom Employer's website