Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a varied and interesting role?We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Nurse to join the Specialist Discharge team. We have an exciting developmental opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills regarding complex discharge planning.As a member of the Specialist Discharge Team, you will be a case manager alongside the wider MDT to plan complex discharges. You will be expected to speak with patients, their relatives, and all members of the MDT, as well as external partners to ensure a safe, timely discharge; therefore, excellent communication skills both face to face, by telephone and email are essential.
The ability to work efficiently and proactively in a fast-paced environment to improve patient experience and patient flow is essential. Working in a supportive team you will have good problem solving and decision-making skills.The role requires an eye for detail and excellent IT skills ideally with a particular proficiency in digital patient records and Microsoft Office Suite.
The successful candidate will be based at either the Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital site but must be flexible to work across either site as required. Currently the role is Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm, but we are looking at a potential move to seven days working once fully staffed.
- Interview Date Thursday 16 July 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Main duties of the job
You will be the case manager for a group of complex patients and provide specialist discharge advice and support to specific multidisciplinary teams.
You will have daily contact with patients, families, and staff to proactively plan and facilitate the safe and timely discharge of patients with complex discharge care plans.
You will be trained to use our data platform OPTICA and ensure that up to date information regarding each patient's journey through the system is available daily and ensure that any problems which may impede the speed, safety and effective discharge of a patient are identified as early as possible.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nursespecialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Research or audit experience.
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
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