Job summary
- Main area
- Integrated Discharge Team
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time would also be considered, Monday - Friday (may involve 7 day working)
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7487274
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (Subject to job matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Integrated Discharge Team Nurse - Band 6 (Internal Only)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
**Subject to job matching**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to join the Transfer of Care Hub (Integrated Discharge Team)
The successful candidate will promote the Discharge to Assess model by facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital, supporting the Acute Medical Ward and and as necessary for patients in Community Pathway 2 beds Transfer to Pathway 3.
The successful candidate will have a passion for putting the patient at the centre and have experience of working collaboratively with multi-professional partners.
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate and facilitate the safe and effective discharge of patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital supporting proactive reduction in delayed transfer of care.
To provide assessments for discharge pathways 1-3.
Working proactively within an integrated health and social care team, to promote formal and informal channels of communication both within the team, ward staff, ICB and wider community as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current first level registration in General Adult/Mental Health Nursing. Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy with a experience
- ENB 998 / Clinical Educator Training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- 1st Degree level education (or demonstrates ability to study at this level)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Multi-agency working
- Work within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Discharge planning
Desirable criteria
- Proactive approach to change and an ability to adapt to change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven record of well-developed assessment skills
- Able to demonstrate good clinical knowledge
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Ability to organise own work and work of others
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrates commitment to own personal development and sound knowledge of current issues in professional practice
- Conflict management skills, defusing volatile situations
- Understanding and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS (deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of completing continuing health care assessments
- Experience of single assessment process Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharna Lander
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 663227
- Additional information
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