Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Discharge Nurse
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Integrated Discharge Team - Complex Nurse Assessor Role
The post holder will work as part of the Integrated Discharge Team in a Complex Nurse Assessor Role, to support and coordinate discharges for the service. The post holder will be based in Manchester Foundation Trust and community locations working as part of a multidisciplinary team working in collaboration with other services to facilitate the timely referrals, support appropriate discharge from hospital and complete timely assessments with the community setting working support and interventions in the community working closely with colleagues across all sectors and Urgent Care Services, Integrated Care Boards and Local Authorities.
The post holder will be based in Manchester Foundation Trust and community locations working as part of a multidisciplinary team working in collaboration with other services to facilitate the timely referrals, support appropriate discharge from hospital.
The post holder will have knowledge of current processes and discharge pathways for medically optimised patients awaiting transfer from hospital and community settings working within the new policy and operating model. They will provide and/or arrange appropriate support and in the community working closely with colleagues across all sectors and Urgent Care Services. They will work flexibly, interchanging between hospital and community working as required providing the full discharge to assess service cover. The role requires working as an integral part of the team to provide specialist assessment skills, knowledge and management of patients in the community whilst ensure the delivery of high-quality care, and efficient use of facilities, staffing and other resources.
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The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of high quality safe care within the service and in the wider community and across the acute/community interface. He/she will actively participate in improving the service the department/unit offers and will initiate and support future development. They will contribute to effective budgetary and resource management, training and development.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Victoria Melody
- Job title: Service Manager - Integrated Discharge Team
- Email address: victoria.melody2@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01617202510
Location: Ward D3, North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB
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