Making hospital discharge smoother for patients while supporting their recovery journey back home.
Location
King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JL
Type
Permanent, Part time – 26 hours per week
Salary (£)
£38,682 – £46,580 per annum pro rata (NHS AfC Band 6)
About Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation that provides acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire. They’re proud of their 5,500-strong team and their “Outstanding” CQC rating for care. For seven years running, their staff have voted them the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands. They believe that happy colleagues deliver better care and create an environment where you’ll feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Job details
Benefits
- Supportive culture – a workplace where wellbeing and growth are genuinely prioritised
- Learning opportunities – access to professional development and clinical training
- Inclusive environment – everyone’s background and contribution are respected
- Flexible working – balance work with life commitments where possible
- Outstanding team – join colleagues who deliver care rated “Outstanding” by the CQC
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (First level) with current NMC registration
- Degree-level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Experience in discharge coordination or elderly care nursing
- Ability to motivate others and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of continuing health and social care processes
- Car driver with the ability to travel between sites when needed
- Commitment to continued professional development
Salary Details
This role sits at Band 6, offering £38,682 – £46,580 per annum pro rata, with access to NHS pension and benefits.
About the Role
This is a specialist nursing position designed to ensure patients are discharged safely, efficiently, and with dignity. You’ll coordinate discharge plans, assess patient readiness, and work closely with ward teams, the discharge hub, and community services. Your input will reduce hospital stays, improve outcomes, and strengthen patient experiences across the Trust.
Each day, you’ll contribute to the bigger picture—helping patients return home with the right support in place. You’ll attend multidisciplinary meetings, advise staff on complex cases, and lead on implementing discharge policies that make a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate discharge planning for patients with complex needs to promote timely transitions home
- Provide specialist nursing advice and training to ward teams and other health professionals
- Conduct Reason to Reside checks and ensure accurate patient documentation
- Participate in Length of Stay (LOS) reviews and meetings to support efficiency
- Collaborate with community teams to build sustainable post-discharge care pathways
- Contribute to service improvements and audit initiatives that enhance patient experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected and supported. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Disabled candidates.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JL
- Contact: Jon Overton, Team Lead
- Email: jonathan.overton@nhs.net
- Telephone: 07891857
Reference Number
214-CEN-7571438
How To Apply
If you’re ready to use your nursing expertise to make discharge care seamless and meaningful, don’t wait. Apply Now and join a Trust that believes great care starts with happy staff.
