Job summary The Hospital Discharge Team are based at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital. The Hospital Discharge Team is responsible for the safe and effective discharge of patients from hospital into the community and also the prevention of admission to hospital. The Hospital Discharge Team works in partnership with the Acute Trust ensuring effective prevention and discharge pathways are followed. The postholder will provide professional support to those staff working in the Hospital Discharge Team. The team operates 7 days per week working between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm. Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA Main duties of the job Job title: Discharge Nurse Practitioner Department: Hospital Discharge Team Base: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rota pattern: You will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays Permanent Salary Range 6 £35,527 - £42,663 per annum You will work as part of the Hospital Discharge Team, ensuring safe and effective hospital discharge is effected by way of assessment, planning, co-ordination and communication at the interface between hospital and community in order to enable a smooth transfer of care between Secondary and Community Care. Assessment of Complex Health and Social Care needs is an integral part of the role. You will proactively manage episodes of care to reduce the length of stay in hospital, promoting effective channels of communication between all agencies involved in the continuity of patient care. You will also be facilitating discharges for EOL patients in area and out of area. You will be able to support individual decision making in respect of end of life care and preferred place of care and death. You will also provide advice and support to individuals and their carers throughout this process. If you would like to know a bit more about this role before you apply, please ring Lisa Sova on 01472 256256 - option 4 About us Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,527 to £42,663 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9814-25-028 Job locations Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho Road Grimsby DN33 2BA Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 3 years nursing experience Experience of Community Nursing Experience of Teaching Inter-agency working Experience in Planning and Implementing Complex Care Packages / Complex Care Management Desirable Experience in planning Multi Agency Care Evidence of undertaking research Demonstrate Evidence based practice Knowledge & Skills Essential Effective team worker Demonstrates good communication skills in a variety of settings Ability to manage own workload Clinical/Line management supervisory skills Attention to detail and accurate record keeping Effective IT Skills with the ability to manipulate data Knowledge of S1 Demonstrates knowledge of Statutory and Voluntary Services Demonstrates understanding of planning Complex Care Packages Desirable Presentation Skills Initiation of change Participate in service development Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare Framework and Trusts Discharge Policy Knowledge of End of Life Care Strategy Knowledge of Clinical Governance Knowledge of NHS Plan and NSFs Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable ENB 998 or teaching qualification Leadership Development Counselling Skills Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 3 years nursing experience Experience of Community Nursing Experience of Teaching Inter-agency working Experience in Planning and Implementing Complex Care Packages / Complex Care Management Desirable Experience in planning Multi Agency Care Evidence of undertaking research Demonstrate Evidence based practice Knowledge & Skills Essential Effective team worker Demonstrates good communication skills in a variety of settings Ability to manage own workload Clinical/Line management supervisory skills Attention to detail and accurate record keeping Effective IT Skills with the ability to manipulate data Knowledge of S1 Demonstrates knowledge of Statutory and Voluntary Services Demonstrates understanding of planning Complex Care Packages Desirable Presentation Skills Initiation of change Participate in service development Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare Framework and Trusts Discharge Policy Knowledge of End of Life Care Strategy Knowledge of Clinical Governance Knowledge of NHS Plan and NSFs Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Desirable ENB 998 or teaching qualification Leadership Development Counselling Skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Care Plus Group Address Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho Road Grimsby DN33 2BA Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)