Band 6 - Discharge Planning Nurse, Integrated Discharge Team
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford, WD18 0HBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
7 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Integrated Discharge Team at Watford General Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusias...
This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced individual who is dynamic, possessing strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations within a busy and challenging setting.
We would welcome applications from candidates that have experience in the acute hospital discharge process, that have RGN/MH nursing background, and have undertaken nursing needs assessments within their roles.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work across sites if needed as well as covering a 7 day service.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary teams; both within the trust and across wider health and social care economy to facilitate the patients safe and seamless transition from hospital to their optimum discharge destination in a timely manner.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Discharge Team to complete Referrals for client that require ongoing care in the community and provide guidance to aid the discharge planning of our patients.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Therapy qualification with additional professional qualifications in relevant fields e.g. Continuing Health Care / community rehabilitation discharge planning.
- Evidence of Current CPD including evidence of recent studying.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification.
- Advanced clinical practitioner Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent.
- District Nurse Health Visitor or Therapy Qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of acute, primary community and social care services and knowledge of legislations and care acts.
- Experience of health and /or Social Care Systems.
- Excellent Knowledge of community based resources and DTA pathways.
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people and settings.
- Knowledge of Single point of assessment process.
- Knowledge of targets and performance indicators affecting health and social care organisations Evidence of good problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Pathway development.
- Information management.
- Knowledge of Discharge planning.
- Confidence within a work setting Knowledge of recent health and social care legislation.
- Experience working within the acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of acute hospital departments in a first line management capacity.
- Demonstrable successful innovation in clinical practice.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work autonomously and work well with an MDT.
- Ability to use initiative, managing competing priorities within own workload.
Desirable: - Project management.; - Change management.; - Experience as a manager of clinical services in relevant care.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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