The Discharge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the discharge process for patients. This involves working closely with the medical team, patients and their families to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made for a smooth transition from hospital to home or another care facility. They play a vital role in improving hospital discharge processes, which is a high strategic priority at both national and Trust levels.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Senior Discharge Nurses undertake all the duties of a Discharge Nurse while also taking on additional responsibilities. They work collaboratively with external providers, including those delivering care outside the hospital and those commissioning services such as local authorities. Senior Discharge Nurses play a key role in supporting safe and timely discharges, promoting good communication across teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of discharge pathways.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Head of Discharge has a strategic role, influencing at system level to support the embedding of safe discharge processes from the acute hospital environment. In addition to being experts in complex discharge management, the role also supports patient flow on a daily basis. The Head of Discharge keeps internal and external processes under constant review to ensure they remain fit for purpose in supporting patients and staff alike.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
