Transfer Of Care Hub - Specialist Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to join the Transfer of Care Hub (Integrated Discharge Team) Fixed Term or Secondment until end of March 2027.

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. The job will include supporting the completion of assessments and continuing healthcare checklists within the pathway 2 beds. The post holder will need to be able to travel within Cheshire East to support this.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

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 Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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.