(**) IDT Nurse Assessor
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) IDT Nurse Assessor
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
We are currently looking for a bright and hardworking nurse to join our energetic and supportive Integrated Discharge team at Southend Hospital to cover maternity leave from 22/02/2027 to 21/11/2027.
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.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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 in to 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 support 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.
The person is at the centre of holistic care planning working within the Hospital alongside other organisations such as Social Care and the voluntary sector.
The successful post holder 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.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NM-CSS-SO-3815
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working within an acute trust
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Discharge team
- Mentorship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of proactive and continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working within an acute trust
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Discharge team
- Mentorship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of proactive and continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship Course
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 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 informationDisclosure 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 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead
Rachel Dearie
03004430361
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-NM-CSS-SO-3815
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
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