Discharge Planning Nurse Lead (Band 6)

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous learning & development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Part-time Discharge Nurse to join the Discharge Team. You will provide specialist discharge planning advice and coordinate patient discharges across acute services, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives and carers.

The role requires a First-level Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post-registration experience in acute and/or community settings.

Qualifications

• 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 of discharge planning within acute care.

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 with Discharge Lounges and Acute Homeless Liaison Team.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute care experience

Band 6 experience

Management experience

Discharge planning

Driving licence

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Part-time Discharge Nurse to join the Discharge Team. You will provide specialist discharge planning advice and coordinate patient discharges across acute services, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives and carers.

The role requires a First-level Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post-registration experience in acute and/or community settings.