East Cheshire NHS Trust

Integrated Discharge Team Nurse - Band 6 (Internal Only)

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

**Subject to job matching**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 6 Nurse to join the Transfer of Care Hub (Integrated Discharge Team)

The successful candidate will promote the Discharge to Assess model by facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital, supporting the Acute Medical Ward and and as necessary for patients in Community Pathway 2 beds Transfer to Pathway 3.

The successful candidate will have a passion for putting the patient at the centre and have experience of working collaboratively with multi-professional partners.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To coordinate and facilitate the safe and effective discharge of patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital supporting proactive reduction in delayed transfer of care.

To provide assessments for discharge pathways 1-3.

Working proactively within an integrated health and social care team, to promote formal and informal channels of communication both within the team, ward staff, ICB and wider community as appropriate.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (Subject to job matching)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7487274

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current first level registration in General Adult/Mental Health Nursing. Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy with a experience
  • ENB 998 / Clinical Educator Training or equivalent

Desirable

  • 1st Degree level education (or demonstrates ability to study at this level)

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-agency working
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary setting
  • Discharge planning

Desirable

  • Proactive approach to change and an ability to adapt to change

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven record of well-developed assessment skills
  • Able to demonstrate good clinical knowledge
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to deal with conflict
  • Ability to organise own work and work of others
  • Computer literacy
  • Demonstrates commitment to own personal development and sound knowledge of current issues in professional practice
  • Conflict management skills, defusing volatile situations
  • Understanding and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS (deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

Desirable

  • Experience of completing continuing health care assessments
  • Experience of single assessment process Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care

Other Role Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current first level registration in General Adult/Mental Health Nursing. Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy with a experience
  • ENB 998 / Clinical Educator Training or equivalent

Desirable

  • 1st Degree level education (or demonstrates ability to study at this level)

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-agency working
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary setting
  • Discharge planning

Desirable

  • Proactive approach to change and an ability to adapt to change

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven record of well-developed assessment skills
  • Able to demonstrate good clinical knowledge
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to deal with conflict
  • Ability to organise own work and work of others
  • Computer literacy
  • Demonstrates commitment to own personal development and sound knowledge of current issues in professional practice
  • Conflict management skills, defusing volatile situations
  • Understanding and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS (deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

Desirable

  • Experience of completing continuing health care assessments
  • Experience of single assessment process Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care

Other Role Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Sharna Lander

sharna.lander@nhs.net

01625663227

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (Subject to job matching)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7487274

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Supporting documents

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