Job Summary
The Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team is recruiting!
We are currently hiring one full-time Clinical Assessor to be based at Parkhouse in Gedling .
Are you an experienced nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or paramedic ?
Then we would love to hear from you!
This role covers the whole of South Nottinghamshire (Gedling, Broxtowe, and Rushcliffe).
Be at the heart of Urgent Response in Nottinghamshire and join our highly valued and progressive service.
We have new investment — and we’re growing!
About Urgent Community Response (UCR)
UCR provides holistic, person-centred care aimed at preventing unnecessary hospital admissions .
The service helps individuals increase independence, improve health outcomes, and reduce :
- Hospital stays
- Long-term care needs
- Reliance on social care
We work closely with :
EMASPrimary careSocial care and community health partnersCare providers, lifeline services, and othersCare is delivered through timely assessments, interventions, rehabilitation, and management of long-term and life-limiting conditions — all while collaborating across the healthcare system.
Main Duties of the Role
UCR is a national NHS England service reviewing patients within 2 hours at their usual residence.You’ll be part of a collaborative, compassionate team that values support, learning, and clinical excellence.You’ll help individuals improve outcomes via :Timely assessment and rehab
Self-care programsPartnership with carers, health and social care servicesOur mission : high-quality, person-centred care — now and into the future .The service operates 7 days a week, from 08 : 00 – 22 : 00 hrs.
About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
TeamNottsHC includes over 11,000 colleagues delivering :
Intellectual disability, mental health, and community health servicesForensic and offender healthcare across Nottinghamshire and beyondWe operate in over 200 locations , including :
Community settingsAcute hospitalsSecure environments (e.g., prisons)We also host :
National High Secure Deaf ServiceNottingham Centre for Transgender HealthWe’re proud of our :
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networksGreen Champions , Health & Wellbeing teamsCommitment to staff support and sustainabilityJob Description : Clinical Assessor
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for one new Clinical Assessor to join the UCR team, based at Parkhouse .
As a Clinical Assessor, you will :
Respond to patients in crisis and deliver impactful, problem-solving care.Work from three main bases :Cotgrave Hub (Rushcliffe)
Parkhouse (Gedling)Stapleford Care Centre (Broxtowe)This role is ideal for :
Nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other AHPs looking to work in a forward-thinking, compassionate service .Your responsibilities will include :
Supporting discharge and hospital avoidance across Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, and Gedling.Performing top-to-toe holistic assessments , using tools like :Stethoscope
Percussion and palpation techniquesManaging a caseload with moderate to complex needs.Coordinating with :Community nursing and therapy teamsNHS 111Local AuthoritiesYou will :
Design recovery and reablement care plans.Promote independence, well-being, and self-care .Support system flow in line with 2-hour / 2-day response targets .What You’ll Need
Registered Nurse (RGN or RN Adult) or AHP (HCPC registered)Relevant clinical experience & commitment to continued developmentFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments available for disabled candidates)Why Join Us?
Annual leave : 27 days + bank holidays (increases with service to 33 days)NHS pensionFlexible working / job share opportunitiesSalary sacrifice & staff discount schemesHealth and wellbeing support : Occupational health, counselling, physiotherapyFree on-site parking (site-dependent)Other Key Information
DBS check costs will be deducted from salary post-appointment :26.40 (Standard) / £54.40 (Enhanced)DBS Update Service subscription : £16 annually (encouraged)Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to applyA criminal record certificate may be required if applying from outside the UKPerson Specification
Contractual Requirements
Full UK driving licence & business-use vehicleQualifications
RGN / AHP with NMC or HCPC registrationDegree or equivalent in a health-related subjectCPD and leadership capabilitiesDesirable) Mentoring / leadership qualificationsKnowledge & Skills
Knowledge of elderly and chronic conditions (e.g. frailty, COPD, heart failure)Holistic physical assessments, NEWS2, SBARStrong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skillsDesirable) Familiarity with stethoscope, UCR guidance, equipment prescriptionValues & Behaviours
Aligned with Trust values : Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, TeamworkCommitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionExperience
Experience in acute and / or community settingsClinical crisis managementHospital discharge support and community reablementDesirable) Experience in UCR / rapid response / crisis teams, clinical auditsLocation
Parkhouse Health and Social Care Centre
61 Burton Rd, Carlton, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire, NG4 3DQ
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