Discharge Nurse (Band 6) – Flexible Part-Time

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave plus holidays

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Discharge Nurse B6 to join the Discharge Team. The role is permanent, part-time (14.4 hours per week) with a base location at NHS GG&C and shift pattern Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30.

You will provide specialist discharge advice, coordinate patient discharges across acute services, and liaise with MDTs, patients, relatives, and carers. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• First-level Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in acute and/or community settings.
• Previous Band 6 experience is essential.
• Proven management experience.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of discharge planning within acute care.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist discharge planning advice and support.
• Coordinate effective patient discharges across acute services.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives, and carers.
• Support safe and timely discharge arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with Discharge Lounges and the Acute Homeless Liaison Team.

Skills

NMC registration

Band 6 experience

Discharge planning

Management experience

Driving licence

Education

NMC registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Discharge Nurse B6 to join the Discharge Team. The role is permanent, part-time (14.4 hours per week) with a base location at NHS GG&C and shift pattern Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30.

You will provide specialist discharge advice, coordinate patient discharges across acute services, and liaise with MDTs, patients, relatives, and carers. A driving licence is essential.