Registered Nurse - Discharge Assessment Unit

Job overview

Are you looking for a rewarding challenge where you can develop your skills in complex patient assessment, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary coordination within a fast‑paced hospital environment?

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our Discharge Assessment Unit (DAU), a 13‑bedded and 10‑chaired area focused on supporting safe, effective, and timely discharge from the acute hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic service at the centre of patient flow and community‑based care.

The DAU plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. You will assess ongoing needs, coordinate community services, and contribute to safe, well‑planned discharges. This includes close collaboration with therapy teams, social care, community nursing, and external providers to ensure smooth transitions of care.

As demand for complex discharge planning continues to grow, our work has never been more important. Our aim is to support patients to return home or to the most appropriate community setting with dignity, independence, and confidence. If you are passionate about high‑quality care, enjoy collaborative working, and want to develop your skills in assessment and coordination, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide safe, effective, high‑quality care to patients within the 13‑bedded and 10‑chaired Discharge Assessment Unit, ensuring all assessments support timely and appropriate discharge.
• Use resources efficiently to maintain smooth patient flow and support safe transitions out of the acute hospital.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to complete discharge assessments and contribute to each patient’s personalised discharge plan.
• Ensure timely referrals to community services, safeguarding, therapy teams, tissue viability, and any other professionals required to support safe discharge and ongoing care.
• Participate in service development and contribute to improvement projects that enhance patient flow, discharge processes, and overall patient experience.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to health and safety policies and escalating concerns promptly.

Closing date of applications: 09/07/2026

Interview date: 24/07/2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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