Job summaryThis is an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the delivery of our hospital intervention team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.The hospital intervention team (HIT) is a multi disciplinary team based in the gateway wards of the acute hospital. The team consists of nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists with cross competencies to assess patients for discharge. The gateway wards include AandE, MAU, CDU as well as others.The purpose of the senior assistant role is to review and assess patients to ensure they can return home. The post involves conducting social and mobility assessments and completing referrals onto different community services as appropriate for discharge. The successful candidate will be given support and training to have the require competencies to complete these assessments, referrals and issue equipment appropriate to the role.Eastbourne District General Hospital: Full-time (37.50 hours)Conquest Hospital: Part-time (Up to 18.75 hours)Main duties of the jobTo conduct home environment assessments and prescribe equipment as deemed appropriate.To independently assess and conduct less complex patient reviews (eg stairs assessments), prescribe equipment, review patients who are awaiting intermediate care rehabilitation in order to maximise their rehabilitation potential and to support with discharges to their home environment.To independently complete referrals to the community as required to support with ongoing community rehabilitation.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFoundation degree in health and social care or equivalent level 5 qualification plus A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2 Or As a level 5 apprenticeship such as AP apprenticeship Or Care certificateExperienceEssentialAble to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.DesirableDemonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEastbourne District General HospitalEastbourneBN21 2UDEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)