Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the MDT environment of the Urgent Care Team supporting early hospital discharges and responding to urgent community response referrals to help prevent admissions to hospital. You will work within the Torbay urgent care team with support and supervision from the multi-disciplinary team. Providing an urgent care service to patients to promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions, support timely discharge and maximise independent living. You will be working towards ensuring the national targets for urgent care response are met by providing timely interventions in line with the 2 hour and 24-hourresponse times. This post also covers some intermediate care work to help with patient flow. Main duties of the job Completing assessments within patients' homes, providing equipment, carrying out observations under the supervision of the occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nurses. The focus will be around hospital avoidance rapid assessment to prevent hospital admission or facilitate early discharge. We provide a 7-day service covering the hours of 8am to 7pm including weekends. About us Why Work With Us Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-7002969-NMC Job locations Kings Ash House Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XZ Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. caretojoinus Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate) Trust induction training Desirable Experience in a Community Setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Intermediate IT skills Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Specific Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to support the development of less experienced staff Ability to work on own initiative Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate) Trust induction training Desirable Experience in a Community Setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Intermediate IT skills Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Specific Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to support the development of less experienced staff Ability to work on own initiative Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise 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. Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Ash House Kings Ash Road Paignton TQ3 3XZ Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)