Transfer of Care Discharge Hub Lead

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an Integrated Discharge Hub Lead for an 8-month maternity cover role in London. This position involves overseeing patient discharges from acute settings, enhancing discharge protocols, and collaborating with various healthcare partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive efficiency in discharge processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare partnership working and delivering care.
• Understanding of national policies in discharge planning.
• Knowledge of discharge models such as discharge to assess.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational management of patient discharges.
• Develop and implement systems for coordinated working with partners.
• Monitor and report on discharge performance to enhance process.

Skills

Motivating staff

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

RGN/Midwife or BSc/Diploma in AHP professions

Master's degree or working towards it

Job description

Transfer of Care Discharge Hub Lead (Band 7 or 8a depending on experience) Maternity Leave 8-months fixed term cover.

Exciting Opportunity! We're seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Integrated Discharge Hub Lead to join our team from 1st September 2025 for 8 months to cover maternity leave.

This senior role involves overseeing the strategic and operational management of patient discharges from acute settings to community providers, ensuring a smooth process. You will collaborate with our Health and Social Care Senior Operational Leads to enhance discharge procedures.

Your key responsibilities include:

1. Optimising patients' length of stay to facilitate timely discharge.
2. Developing and implementing systems for coordinated working with partner agencies.
3. Evaluating and redesigning discharge pathways in line with current guidance.
4. Monitoring and reporting on discharge performance to foster continuous improvement.
5. Leading the Trust's discharge standards and policy adherence.

You will also support Trust-wide projects, collaborating with NHS and non-NHS partners.

Are you enthusiastic, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a difference? We want to hear from you!

Main Duties

Operational Management / Leadership

1. Lead the delivery of the Hospital Discharge Hub, promoting admission avoidance and safe, timely discharges.
2. Manage discharge hub teams, ensuring high standards of practice and patient care.
3. Contribute to clinical quality and standards development.
4. Develop systems to accurately record performance and reduce unnecessary delays.
5. Report performance metrics to the CCG in compliance with legislative requirements.
6. Develop, implement, and review discharge-related policies.

About us

Whittington Health serves a diverse population and is committed to fairness and accessibility. We value diversity in our workforce and are dedicated to inclusive employment policies, believing this enhances patient care and staff experience.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Operational Duties

1. Lead the Hospital Discharge Hub to promote admission avoidance and timely discharges.
2. Manage discharge teams ensuring professional standards and patient safety.
3. Contribute to clinical quality standards.
4. Develop systems for performance monitoring and reduce delays.
5. Ensure compliance with national policies and legislative requirements.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• RGN/Midwife or BSc/Diploma in AHP professions.
• Knowledge of discharge models such as discharge to assess.
• Experience in partnership working and delivering care.
• Analytical skills and experience in implementing solutions.
• Understanding of hospital, community, and social care sectors.
• Knowledge of national policies in discharge planning.
• Master's degree or working towards it.

Skills & Abilities

• Motivating staff across settings.
• Teamwork and personal management skills.
• Proficient in reporting and communication.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Multitasking and high-standard functioning under pressure.

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of health policy.
• Clinical assessment skills.
• Knowledge of NHS challenges.
• Experience with audits and change initiatives.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Experience in community and acute settings.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, dynamic, motivated for professional growth.

Additional Information

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 per annum, excluding HCAS.