Nurse Specialist - Discharge
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a dynamic and motivated Nurse Specialist to join the Specialist Discharge team. You will act as a case manager, working with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives to plan and facilitate complex, safe, and timely discharges. The position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills, with a focus on improving patient experience and flow. The role is primarily Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, based at either Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital.
Key responsibilities
- Be the case manager for a group of complex patients.
- Provide specialist discharge advice and support to specific multidisciplinary teams.
- Have daily contact with patients, families, and staff to proactively plan and facilitate safe and timely discharge.
- Use the OPTICA data platform to ensure up-to-date information on patient journeys.
- Identify and address problems that may impede the speed, safety, and effective discharge of patients.
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Degree in health related subject
- Research or audit experience.
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nurse Specialist - Discharge
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a varied and interesting role?We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Nurse to join the Specialist Discharge team. We have an exciting developmental opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills regarding complex discharge planning.As a member of the Specialist Discharge Team, you will be a case manager alongside the wider MDT to plan complex discharges. You will be expected to speak with patients, their relatives, and all members of the MDT, as well as external partners to ensure a safe, timely discharge; therefore, excellent communication skills both face to face, by telephone and email are essential.
The ability to work efficiently and proactively in a fast-paced environment to improve patient experience and patient flow is essential. Working in a supportive team you will have good problem solving and decision-making skills.The role requires an eye for detail and excellent IT skills ideally with a particular proficiency in digital patient records and Microsoft Office Suite.
The successful candidate will be based at either the Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital site but must be flexible to work across either site as required. Currently the role is Monday to Friday between the hou
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