Specialist Discharge Nurse in Manchester

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Main area Registered Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (core hours 8am -4pm - Monday to Sunday.) Job ref 349-LCOD-8310739-RL4

Site North Manchester General Hospital and Community Locations. Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the Integrated Discharge Team in a Complex Nurse Assessor Role, to support and coordinate discharges for the service. The post holder will be based in Manchester Foundation Trust and community locations working as part of a multidisciplinary team working in collaboration with other services to facilitate the timely referrals, support appropriate discharge from hospital and complete timely assessments with the community setting working support and interventions in the community working closely with colleagues across all sectors and Urgent Care Services, Integrated Care Boards and Local Authorities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based in Manchester Foundation Trust and community locations working as part of a multidisciplinary team working in collaboration with other services to facilitate the timely referrals, support appropriate discharge from hospital.

The post holder will have knowledge of current processes and discharge pathways for medically optimised patients awaiting transfer from hospital and community settings working within the new policy and operating model. They will provide and/or arrange appropriate support and in the community working closely with colleagues across all

sectors and Urgent Care Services. They will work flexibly, interchanging between hospital and community working as requiredproviding the full discharge to assess service cover. The role requires working as an integral

part of the team to provide specialist assessment skills, knowledge and management ofpatients in the community whilst ensure the delivery of high-quality care, and efficient use offacilities, staffing and other resources.

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of high quality safe care within the service and in the wider community and across the acute/community interface. He/she will actively participate in improving the service the department/unit offers and will initiate and support future development. They will contribute

to effective budgetary and resource management, training and development .

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of relevant Postgraduate study or equivalent qualification/experience
• MCA training
• Advanced communication training including sensitive discussions

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working at B5 level in a relevant setting
• Evidence of working independently
• Evidence of motivation
• Ability to work/ lead as part of a multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary/ multi-agency team
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Community experience
• Hospital experience
• Experience of managing change

Knowledge and skills

• Good presentation skills both written and verbal.
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately.
• Experience in undertaking patient assessment.
• Analytical and judgment skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Confidence to constructively challenge traditional practice.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks that support hospital discharge

Personal Attributes

• Flexible working to meet the needs of the post.
• Ability to manage stress/ working in a high-pressured environment.
• Ability to manage stress.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Victoria Melody Job title Service Manager - Integrated Discharge Team Email address victoria.melody2@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01617202510 Additional information

Ward D3, North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB

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