Discharge Nurse: Specialist Care Coordinator (Part-Time)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Study bursaries

Holiday entitlement

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a part-time Discharge Specialist Nurse to join the Discharge Team. Based at NHS GG&C, you will provide specialist discharge advice to staff, patients, relatives and carers across acute services.

You will bring First-level Nurse registration with NMC, significant post-registration experience, and Band 6 experience; a driving licence is essential. This role offers flexible working within an NHS setting.

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

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary liaison

NMC registration

Band 6 experience

Management experience

Autonomous working

Care coordination

Education

NMC registered nurse

Adult nursing degree

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a part-time Discharge Specialist Nurse to join the Discharge Team. Based at NHS GG&C, you will provide specialist discharge advice to staff, patients, relatives and carers across acute services.

You will bring First-level Nurse registration with NMC, significant post-registration experience, and Band 6 experience; a driving licence is essential. This role offers flexible working within an NHS setting.