Job summary Senior Digital Health Assessor Band 6 - 37.5 hours - Full Time, Permanent We are looking for Individual Nurses and /or Paramedics with a sound clinical knowledge and experience of an acute setting/background working with Adults you will have excellent assessment skills demonstrating a logical decision making process that ensures patient safety. This post will require you to utilise your clinical assessment and management skills to enhance the experience of all appropriate patients under our care to access and use the facilities / services available via Digital Consultation & telephone triage assessments. This post will enable early supported discharge, prevent inappropriate re-admission to hospital, share nursing knowledge and skills and support the technological advances which are being developed at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The Senior Clinical Assessor will support and participate in the development of integrated pathways and care packages which enable patients to be safely cared for outside of the acute hospital setting and support palliative / end of life patients through a designated telephone service. we provide our hospital and community with a Clinical assessment service which incorporates : Video assessments 111 calls for adults & children (Training is provided) Telehealth Service Virtual Wards ED streaming (Based in ED) NWAS Response & crisis response service. Main duties of the job The Digital Health Service is currently being developed to support Tameside and Glossop's new Model of Care. This post provides the opportunity to lead the way in digital health in Tameside and Glossop be part of a new and emerging team. This post will require you to utilise your nursing and clinical skill to enhance the experience of all appropriate patients under our care to access and use the facilities/services available via Digital Consultation. This post will enable Adults & Children to be cared for safely by remotely supporting established triage assessments & care packages at home or in their place of residence. This post will enable early supported discharge, prevent inappropriate re-admission to hospital, share nursing knowledge and skills and support the technological advances which are being developed at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-NAM6DH-01-25 Job locations Tameside and Glossop NHS ICFT Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive clinical knowledge in the care and management of the acutely ill/ complex care / palliative care / intermediate care patient within and outside of hospital. Proven Track record in acute care supporting Adults & Children or pediatric back ground Evidence of personal development Knowledge of Risk Management Desirable Previous experience of remote video assessment or telephone triage service Experience of managing and delivering sustained change Experience of working with Care Home Teams Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration ENB 998 Evidence of assessment & Triage of Children Significant experience in managing acute conditions Ability to Travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop Desirable Working towards a degree in a relevant healthcare topic Other Essential Willingness to undertake further training as and when needed An interest in Digital Health Care Committed to professional and personal development Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice Knowledge of record keeping. Knowledge of health and safety Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of Risk Management Good verbal communication Good written communication Ability to work as a team. Excellent interpersonal skills Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive clinical knowledge in the care and management of the acutely ill/ complex care / palliative care / intermediate care patient within and outside of hospital. Proven Track record in acute care supporting Adults & Children or pediatric back ground Evidence of personal development Knowledge of Risk Management Desirable Previous experience of remote video assessment or telephone triage service Experience of managing and delivering sustained change Experience of working with Care Home Teams Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration ENB 998 Evidence of assessment & Triage of Children Significant experience in managing acute conditions Ability to Travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop Desirable Working towards a degree in a relevant healthcare topic Other Essential Willingness to undertake further training as and when needed An interest in Digital Health Care Committed to professional and personal development Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Professional Scope of Practice Knowledge of record keeping. Knowledge of health and safety Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of Risk Management Good verbal communication Good written communication Ability to work as a team. Excellent interpersonal skills 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 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 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside and Glossop NHS ICFT Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)