Paediatric Discharge Lead - Complex Care & Transitions

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Discharge Nurse Specialist for Children's Services. The post leads discharge planning from admission through to discharge for children and young people, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, families and external services to ensure timely, safe patient flow.

The role provides specialist advice and education in discharge planning, supports complex discharges across acute, community and tertiary services, and drives improvements

Qualifications

• Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of discharge arrangements for children and young people from admission through to discharge.
• Ensure proactive discharge planning is embedded within daily clinical practice.
• Coordinate safe and timely discharges and facilitate complex discharges with multi-agency involvement.
• Provide specialist advice, education and leadership in discharge planning.
• Support transition to adult services and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate timely, safe and effective discharge planning.
• Act as specialist lead for children with complex needs.
• Develop and evaluate criteria-led discharge pathways.
• Support capacity management and patient flow.
• Provide staff training and education on discharge planning.
• Lead transition planning from paediatric to adult services.

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Discharge Nurse Specialist for Children's Services. The post leads discharge planning from admission through to discharge for children and young people, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, families and external services to ensure timely, safe patient flow.

The role provides specialist advice and education in discharge planning, supports complex discharges across acute, community and tertiary services, and drives improvements