Complex Discharge Nurse

Complex Discharge Nurse Overview

Join the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Complex Discharge Nurse, where you will have the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and experience in discharge planning, patient flow, and case management. This role is situated within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, allowing you to work closely with ward teams, community partners, local authorities, and care providers to ensure safe and timely discharges for patients with complex health and social care needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the discharge planning process for patients with complex health and social care needs from admission to discharge.
• Ensure all patients have a documented discharge plan, including an Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) and identified actions to support timely discharge.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and coordinate discharge pathways for patients requiring complex care packages, rehabilitation, nursing home placement, and other specialized discharge pathways.
• Identify and proactively manage barriers to discharge, escalating any delays to maintain patient flow and minimize unnecessary hospital stays.
• Ensure discharge plans reflect patient wishes, strengths, individual needs, and safeguarding requirements while promoting the least restrictive care options.
• Act as the named discharge coordinator for patients with complex needs, providing consistent communication throughout their hospital stay.
• Engage patients, families, and carers in the discharge planning process, ensuring they receive clear and timely information about discharge arrangements and available support services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, therapists, social workers, and community providers, to facilitate seamless discharge planning.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and board rounds to progress patient discharges and resolve any delays.
• Coordinate referrals to community health services and ensure appropriate arrangements are in place prior to discharge.
• Monitor and track patient progress through discharge pathways, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Provide guidance and support to ward staff regarding discharge planning processes and complex discharge pathways.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing discharge processes and patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using electronic systems and ensure compliance with professional and legal standards.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification.
• Demonstrable relevant NHS experience related to patient flow management.
• Clinically relevant experience in assigned specialties.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Experience in managing competing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of national and local key performance indicators.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Understanding of patient flow at divisional and trust levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.
• Permanent contract with opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Contributions to service improvement and patient care outcomes.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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