IDHT Nurse Plymouth

The closing date is 16 August 2026. Up to 37.5 hours per week. The Complex Discharge Team are looking for someone who has the leadership skills to promote and encourage a culture of empowering patients to continue their ongoing care at home. It is important to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the capacity to work methodically and maintain composure. We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, hardworking, caring, and empathetic. We all work and support each other as a team and would welcome those who strive for the best and share our vision to get patients home.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information regarding eligibility.

Main duties of the job include:

• Conducting operational and clinical responsibilities of an integrated hospital discharge nurse.
• Coordination and delivery of high-quality evidence-based discharge assessments and onward care planning.
• Close working relationship with the Band 8 Team Manager and Band 7 Deputy Team Manager.
• Accountability to the IHDT Deputy Team Manager for the leadership and management of the discharge team.
• All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.

About us: Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Job responsibilities include:

• Acting as a Care Coordinator for patients/carers and arranging appropriate care packages.
• Assessing, diagnosing, implementing, planning, and reviewing complex needs and packages of care.
• Providing good quality advice and information regarding care options.
• Managing and prioritising a defined caseload and delegating where appropriate.
• Supporting recruitment and selection of new staff.
• Maintaining effective verbal and written communication with the clinical team.
• Participating in Reflective Practice, Clinical Supervision, and Appraisals.

Person Specification:

• Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality and improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel independently between sites.

Qualifications:

• 1st level nurse registration (degree or diploma).
• Current Registered Nurse with relevant experience.
• Experience of mentoring and specific post-basic qualification relevant to Discharge Planning.

Experience:

• Relevant post-registered experience.
• Proven relevant experience of Leadership.
• Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer name: Livewell Southwest

Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom