Pediatric Discharge Specialist: Complex Care & Transitions

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Discharge Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate discharge pathways for children and young people. The role acts as the clinical expert for discharge planning, supporting simple, complex and criteria-led discharges while maintaining high-quality care, patient flow and hospital capacity.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, community services and commissioners to reduce delays, improve experience and

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice.
• Degree with relevance to paediatric discharge or related field.
• Education at degree level (L7) or above in specialism.
• Qualification in Teaching/mentoring
• Non‑medical prescriber

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and implementation of discharge arrangements from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate complex discharges involving multiple agencies and community providers.
• Develop and evaluate criteria‑led discharge pathways across paediatric services.
• Support transition planning for young people from paediatric to adult services.
• Provide specialist advice and clinical oversight for discharge readiness and patient flow.

Skills

Autonomous working

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

NMC registration (no restrictions)

Degree relevant to paediatric discharge or related field

Education at degree level (L7) or above in specialism

Teaching/mentoring qualification

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Discharge Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate discharge pathways for children and young people. The role acts as the clinical expert for discharge planning, supporting simple, complex and criteria-led discharges while maintaining high-quality care, patient flow and hospital capacity.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, community services and commissioners to reduce delays, improve experience and