Job summary
- Main area
- Community
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-NMR774-1125
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Discharge Liaison Nurse
Band 5
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a District Nursing Discharge Support Nurse within Wrexham Maelor Hospital from 22nd February 2026. The role involves liaising with the Discharge Team, Ward Nursing Teams, Multi-disciplinary Team, Nurse Practitioners and other agencies to deliver a skilled, patient focused, efficient and effective service in the discharge process for patients from both Acute and Community Hospitals into the community setting.
The post is 15 hours covering 2 days a week, to meet the service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in an autonomous role alongside District Nursing Service within BCUHB in the discharge planning and safe discharge of patients following hospital admission. He/she will also be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies to plan care without direct supervision to ensure discharge planning is timely, coordinated and effective.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered first level nurse
- Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
- Awareness of current research and its application to practice
- Knowledge and evidence of application of consent
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship and assessment training.
- Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
Values
Essential criteria
- Confidence in own ability to make decisions
- Confidence to recognise own limitations
- Evidence of effective team working
- Trustworthy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
- Varied Clinical background
- Link nurse role
- Previous community experience
Other
Essential criteria
- Committed to continuous development
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping
Desirable criteria
- IT Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maria Peters-Newman
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 859610
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