Registered Nurse Discharge Hub (Internal Only)

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Onsite nursery (NHS nursery)

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 nurse to support the discharge hub, ensuring timely and safe discharge from inpatient wards, ED and assessment areas. The role supports patients awaiting medications, transport or collection in a calm environment.

The post involves working a range of shifts including nights, with a focus on patient safety, service improvement and collaborative teamwork across wards and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in discharge planning is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hospital-based discharge hub.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, timely discharge of patients from inpatient wards, ED and assessment areas.
• Work closely with wards and multidisciplinary teams to maintain patient safety and high standards of care.
• Act as a role model delivering hands-on clinical care while supervising colleagues.

Skills

Nursing

Patient safety

Discharge planning

Team supervision

Job description

Role Summary

The discharge hub provides a vital role in the timely and safe discharge/transfer of care of patients from inpatient wards/assessment units/Emergency Department; providing an environment for patients to wait away from the ward area while the final parts of their discharge/transfer of care are being finalised. This post is pivotal to facilitate discharges from NDDH and is essential for patient centred care and to facilitate capacity and flow. The band 5 role is crucial to patient safety, ensuring effective discharge and essential nursing care whilst patients are awaiting TTAs and transport home.

About the Role

More detail about the role

To support the /7 opening of the North Discharge Hub, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 nurse seeking career development to join the team at NDDH. This Hub supports the safe, timely and efficient discharge of patients from inpatient adult wards, the Emergency Department and assessment areas. It provides a calm environment for patients who are medically fit for discharge but awaiting medications, transport or collection.

The Discharge Hub plays an important role in improving patient flow and enabling earlier bed availability. The post holder will work closely with all wards/departments and multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of care. You will act as a positive role model, delivering hands‑on clinical care while supporting and supervising colleagues.

The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to service improvement and the ability to work a range of shifts including early, late and weekends. Staff are dedicated to high-quality care and ongoing improvements to enhance patient safety and experience, offering opportunities to develop skills in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.

Working Pattern:

Full time and part time hours available,Primarily night shifts : - :hrs, however role will also be needed to cover long day shifts : - :

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Tracey Squire, Clinical Nurse Manager Discharge Hub, ext. 2, This is a fixed term contract for 3 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.