NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
* Co-ordinate the management of discharges within the Division. The department not only manages complex discharges, but also assists patients requiring minimal intervention.
* To provide support education and specialist discharge knowledge for all directorates within the Acute Services Division. This includes all grades of nursing, medical and all other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will involve driving/travel to other sites within a defined area.
* To apply specialist knowledge to support a changing service.
* To maintain a specialist clinical caseload offering advice and hands on intervention when appropriate to patients, relatives and carers.
* Support the standardisation of discharge documentation, Policy and Procedure across Greater Glasgow & Clyde and demonstrate effectiveness.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Permanent post
* Part time 14.5 hours
* Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Work autonomously, assessing, planning implementing and evaluating all aspects of discharge planning.
* Visit all wards on a regular basis to proactively support all members of the multidisciplinary team with simple and complex discharges.
* Education re: all aspects of discharge planning to all members of the multidisciplinary team. This is carried out both formally and informally.
* Co-ordination of the Discharge lounge where they exist.
* Day to day involvement with patients being discharged by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
* Liaise closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure a cohesive, informed assessment re: patients being discharged home.
* Liaise closely with colleagues from supported discharge and bed management and other services to maximise the effective utilisation of beds.
* Maintain and improve good working relationships and communications with colleagues in primary and secondary care and in all local authorities.
* To be accountable for own professional actions as only indirectly supervised as a specialist in discharge.
* Assist with updating the Discharge Service Sharepoint.
* Take referrals from staff, patients and carers who require specialist advice.
* Participate in monthly orientation programme for qualified nursing staff.
* Provide information and advice on discharge policy and procedures.
* Ensuring excellent communication and sharing of information, with the relevant personnel to make decisions regarding a discharge plan.
* Actively involved in organising and implementing aids, equipment and post discharge support for the vulnerable patient, to ensure a safe and timeous discharge home.
* Actively involved in diffusing potential problems in relation to complex discharges i.e.; (verbal, abusive, threatening behaviour of patients, relatives and carers) by participating in both case conferences and at ward level.
* Formal collection and verification of data monthly for the Scottish Information Statistics Division re reasons for delay in discharges.
* Participate in audit of discharge and review national best practice in relation to discharge from hospital.
* Participates in data collection for audit purposes.
* Ensures that Continuous Professional Development meets statutory requirements and Knowledge and Skills Framework.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
* Registered Adult Nurse (1st level)
* Minimum of five years post registration, with 2 years at Band 6 or equivalent within a ward/community environment.
* Proven managerial and clinical skills.
* Excellent working knowledge of discharge planning in Acute Services
* Excellent working knowledge of Acute Services in the Secondary Care setting
* Good working knowledge of Primary Care Services
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Degree desirable
* Car driver essential
* Ability to fulfil criteria as outlined in job description.
* This job description is a general outline of the above post and it is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to periodic review with the postholder. Duties may change in line with the service changes and of the postholders own personal development.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Caroline McLaren, CSM/Professional Lead Discharge
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of
work-life balance
and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as
"various"
, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community
. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the
Armed Forces Covenant,
NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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