Discharge Nurse Specialist

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Discharge Specialist Nurse to ensure timely discharge of patients at King's Mill Hospital. The role involves working with ward teams, providing nursing advice, and developing discharge policies. Applicants should be an enrolled nurse with experience in complex patient care and excellent communication skills. This is a part-time, permanent position with salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience at a Band 5 or above with specialist skills in assessing patient needs.
• Knowledge and experience of intermediate care services.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary working at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of specialist nursing advice.
• Develop and implement policies to manage the discharge process.
• Conduct Reason to Reside checks for all patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to change and motivate others

Knowledge of audit and research

Education

First level registered nurse

First degree

Teaching qualification

Tools

ECDL

Job description

Overview

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a dedicated and proactive Discharge Specialist Nurse to join our team, focusing on discharge coordination. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and effective discharge of patients across the Trust. Working closely with ward-based multi-disciplinary teams and the discharge hub, you will:

• Ensure the provision of specialist nursing advice.
• Develop and implement policies to manage the discharge process.
• Ensure all patients with long lengths of stay over 14 days have clear discharge plans.
• Conduct Reason to Reside checks for all patients.
• Participate in the Length of Stay (LOS) report weekly meetings and other relevant meetings.

If you are passionate about ensuring high standards of patient care and discharge planning, and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 214-CEN-7571438

Job locations

King\'s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge Requirements (Essential)

• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to change, manage and motivate others
• Knowledge of audit and research

Academic/ Craft/ Professional (Essential)

• First level registered nurse
• First degree
• Teaching qualification

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Community nursing experience
• Experience in HCOP

Further Training (Essential)

• Mandatory update
• Management course (or working towards)
• Car driver
• Computer skills

Desirable

• ECDL

Experience (Essential)

• Experience at a Band 5 or above with specialist skills and knowledge in assessing the needs of patients with complex health and social care needs and extensive experience within medical / care of the elderly nursing.
• Knowledge and experience of intermediate care services.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary working at an advanced level.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the legislation for discharge processes
• In depth knowledge of continuing health and social care policies
• Policy writing and interpretations
• Change management skills
• Recent participation in clinical audit and / or research project

Contractual Requirements (Essential)

• Continued professional development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy
• Ability to work flexibly within the hours of the department or to meet the demands of the service.

Other

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

King\'s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL

Employer website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/