Band 6 Nurse/OT: Discharge Lead – Home First

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Nurse or Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Discharge Team on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment. The role supports discharge to assess (D2A) and works across hospital wards and with community services to plan timely patient discharge.

The post involves leading discharge practice, acting as a discharge expert, and promoting Home First principles to avoid delays.

Qualifications

• Lead discharge planning for complex cases.
• Provide expert discharge advice to patients, families, and staff.
• Support Home First and Discharge to Assess principles.

Responsibilities

• Work as discharge lead to achieve effective discharge practice.
• Support autonomous practitioner role within ward team.
• Assist with real-time discharge information and data recording.

Skills

Discharge planning

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification or OT registration

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Nurse or Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Discharge Team on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment. The role supports discharge to assess (D2A) and works across hospital wards and with community services to plan timely patient discharge.

The post involves leading discharge practice, acting as a discharge expert, and promoting Home First principles to avoid delays.