Equipment Triage Lead Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Enderby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) band 5 or above for a part-time role delivering community-based assessments in equipment management. The successful candidate will work both onsite and remotely, facilitating hospital discharges and crisis responses while ensuring patients have appropriate and safe equipment. Applicants must have strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. This role offers a unique opportunity to support healthcare services while working within a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 5 RN or above.
• Skills in community-based assessments for equipment needs.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient equipment reviews and assessments.
• Ensure equipment appropriateness and safety.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Community-based assessment

Communication skills

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Job description

Part-Time position 15 hours per week on a fortnightly rota. We are looking to recruit an experienced RN band 5 or above who is seeking part-time hours and a new challenge. This role will be central to delivering the Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS) for Leicestershire and Rutland. ICELS supports health and social care services across LLR, facilitating hospital discharges, crisis responses to prevent hospital admissions, end-of-life and palliative care, and enabling individuals to remain independent at home. The service manages over 120,000 pieces of equipment annually for around 24,000 people. The service is contracted out to Medequip and operates from an office in Glen Parva, with a mix of remote and onsite work. The role involves a two-week rota pattern, working Thursday/Friday and Monday/Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with attendance required for meetings and training. For an informal discussion, contact Lynn Spencer, Senior Nurse, at 07917554002 or [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a candidate who has experience as a band 5 RN or above, with community-based assessment skills for equipment needs, and the ability to work independently and under pressure. The role involves reviewing patient equipment use, conducting assessments, and ensuring equipment appropriateness and safety. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required, along with excellent communication skills for liaising with health and social care professionals across LLR.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) offers community health, mental health, and learning disability services across various settings. Employing over 6,500 staff, we serve more than 1 million residents in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive employment practices. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. Details about benefits and policies are available in our Information for Applicants. We support flexible working arrangements. All roles are subject to a 6-month probation period, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Costs related to DBS checks will be deducted from salary. Priority for interview will be given to NHS staff at risk within the local trust.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please apply to access the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Review the detailed criteria on our vacancies page via the application link. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the role's requirements in their application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.