Trusted Assessor

Trusted Assessor: Permanent (37.5 hours)

The post holder will use a structured framework to independently undertake initial assessmentsas a Trusted Assessor with patients being discharged from an acute hospital setting to the community or bed- based facility whilst working as part of a multi professional team.

They will competently assess for health and social care needs and refer on to appropriate professionals within the Multidisciplinary team and the wider social care services.

The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the registered team lead. They will complete advanced competency-based training, participate in CPD, clinical audit and in-service training. The post holder will achieve advanced competencies as a Trusted assessor in the initial assessment of patients who may have Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Social care needs and refer onto and work with each profession to assess treatment programmes and progress patients discharges.

The post holder will support with completing referrals and assist with the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of the integrated care / discharge service.

A full induction programme will be provided with the appropriate training and regular supervision as well as an annual appraisal and in- service training.

Main duties of the job

• To work autonomously as a Trusted Assessor undertaking assessment of care needs, planning and evaluation of care to support discharges from acute setting following NCTR in line with National Discharge policy.
• To refer to the most appropriate professionals, seeking support from clinicians within the team if appropriate and to monitor and share the progress of individuals with the support of the MDT.
• To work with patients and carers to identify areas within the generic assessment where the patient's mobility and/or functional ability may be maximised by identifying potential rehabilitation needs for patients in the community, refer to the appropriate professionals within the service including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Social Care.
• To give appropriate advice within your competency-based training ensuring patient understanding, co-operation, and compliance. To be able to adjust your approach if the patient has communication or cognitive problems. To engage in partnership working with patients/carers and families to facilitate patient choice
• To facilitate patients' smooth transition from hospital, residential or domiciliary care and work to avoid preventable admissions.
• To provide non-clinical supervision of Transfer of care trackers, and students.
• To prioritise your own workload under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Demonstrate proactive and collaborative working within the wider MDT and promote the 'Home First Ethos'.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ACS4DIS-10-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK7 3JE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses 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

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses 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

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of autonomous working.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching and mentoring students and junior members of staff.
• Delivery of patient care and working in a community-based setting.
• Experience of working with Adults in a Health and social Care setting
• Experience of audit involvement in project work.
• Delivery of patient care and working in an intermediate care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current local and national health and social agenda and developments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision.

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of generic assessments, considering risk factors, holistic needs

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Health-related study at level 2/3
• Care Certificate (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake in house Trusted Assessor Course

Desirable

• Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• Diploma in Health-Related Field

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team.
• Use own initiative
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient dignity and respect.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate ability to support Positive risk taking.
• Experience of observing and guiding service users in activities, to promote independence and accurate assessments of need.
• Mental effort to exert frequent concentration where work pattern is unpredictable.
• Emotional effort. The post holder may be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of autonomous working.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching and mentoring students and junior members of staff.
• Delivery of patient care and working in a community-based setting.
• Experience of working with Adults in a Health and social Care setting
• Experience of audit involvement in project work.
• Delivery of patient care and working in an intermediate care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current local and national health and social agenda and developments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision.

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of generic assessments, considering risk factors, holistic needs

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Health-related study at level 2/3
• Care Certificate (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake in house Trusted Assessor Course

Desirable

• Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• Diploma in Health-Related Field

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team.
• Use own initiative
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient dignity and respect.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate ability to support Positive risk taking.
• Experience of observing and guiding service users in activities, to promote independence and accurate assessments of need.
• Mental effort to exert frequent concentration where work pattern is unpredictable.
• Emotional effort. The post holder may be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK7 3JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK7 3JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses 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

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Experience

Essential

• Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of autonomous working.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching and mentoring students and junior members of staff.
• Delivery of patient care and working in a community-based setting.
• Experience of working with Adults in a Health and social Care setting
• Experience of audit involvement in project work.
• Delivery of patient care and working in an intermediate care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current local and national health and social agenda and developments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision.

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of generic assessments, considering risk factors, holistic needs

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Health-related study at level 2/3
• Care Certificate (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake in house Trusted Assessor Course

Desirable

• Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• Diploma in Health-Related Field

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team.
• Use own initiative
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient dignity and respect.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate ability to support Positive risk taking.
• Experience of observing and guiding service users in activities, to promote independence and accurate assessments of need.
• Mental effort to exert frequent concentration where work pattern is unpredictable.
• Emotional effort. The post holder may be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role