Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Specialist Discharge Nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Registered Nurse/RN
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year

Posted 3 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2416513


Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated individual to join our complex discharge team. You will be predominantly based at Charing Cross Hospital site but will be expected to work across site as required.

We are looking for individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills - highly motivated, with initiative and receptive to feedback. You will have critical thinking skills and be able to work well as part of a team.

The post holder will:o Promote and work within the Discharge to Assess Pathway working collaboratively with patients and their familieso Work collaboratively with the ward teams to identify and assess patients care needs and co-ordinate services to support the safe and timely discharge of patients with complex needs, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies across acute and community settingso Hold a case load of complex patientso Be expected to actively participate in the education of your peers and other professional groups within the Trust

You will become part of a team with a wealth of experience, both clinically and administratively, who will be able to offer you support, training and guidance as you develop your career with us.

The post holder will be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday service cover arrangements.

If you are passionate about providing care and believe you can contribute to our skilled workforce, then please apply today.

Main duties of the job

  • To deliver high standards of patient care and pathway management to reduce delayed transfers of care across the trust, ensuring a safe, patient centred discharge.
  • To undertake / coordinate the assessment of patients' needs.
  • To act as the SMH Discharge Hub screener on a rotational basis.
  • To deputise for the Discharge Team Manager as required, attending Trust meetings where relevant to the role.
  • To assist in identifying educational needs of staff in other services and contribute to developing and delivering educational opportunities to staff within the hospital and externally.
  • To line manage, provide clinical supervision and support and undertake PDR's with allocated junior staff.
  • To work within the Trust's Discharge Lounge when required ensuring patients are transferred home safely and to maximum overall utilisation of the unit.
  • The post holder is required to work on the weekend and bank holiday rota as part of their contracted hours.
About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-2277

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Teaching qualification or equivalent experience in hospital / community team setting
  • Evidence of post registration education activity.
  • Able to demonstrate evidence of professional development
  • Knowledge and able to demonstrate current National Policies relating to the field
Desirable
  • Relevant specialist course
Experience
Essential
  • Demonstrable experience in acute setting
  • Multidisciplinary working
  • Experience of complex case management
  • Experience with supporting Homeless and Overseas clients
  • Experience of staff management / supervision
Desirable
  • Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
  • Experience of interagency and joint working
Skills
Essential
  • Proven oral communication skills
  • Respects each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
  • IT skills including Excel, Word and database systems
  • Has basic literacy and mathematics skills
Desirable
  • Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Teaching qualification or equivalent experience in hospital / community team setting
  • Evidence of post registration education activity.
  • Able to demonstrate evidence of professional development
  • Knowledge and able to demonstrate current National Policies relating to the field
Desirable
  • Relevant specialist course
Experience
Essential
  • Demonstrable experience in acute setting
  • Multidisciplinary working
  • Experience of complex case management
  • Experience with supporting Homeless and Overseas clients
  • Experience of staff management / supervision
Desirable
  • Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
  • Experience of interagency and joint working
Skills
Essential
  • Proven oral communication skills
  • Respects each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
  • IT skills including Excel, Word and database systems
  • Has basic literacy and mathematics skills
Desirable
  • Experience / understanding of complex discharge systems in an acute setting
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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)