Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a District Nursing Discharge Support Nurse within Wrexham Maelor Hospital from 22nd February 2026. The role involves liaising with the Discharge Team, Ward Nursing Teams, Multi-disciplinary Team, Nurse Practitioners and other agencies to deliver a skilled, patient focused, efficient and effective service in the discharge process for patients from both Acute and Community Hospitals into the community setting.
The post is 15 hours covering 2 days a week, to meet the service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in an autonomous role alongside District Nursing Service within BCUHB in the discharge planning and safe discharge of patients following hospital admission. He/she will also be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies to plan care without direct supervision to ensure discharge planning is timely, coordinated and effective.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered first level nurse
- Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
- Awareness of current research and its application to practice
- Knowledge and evidence of application of consent
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues
Desirable
- Mentorship and assessment training.
- Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
Values
Essential
- Confidence in own ability to make decisions
- Confidence to recognise own limitations
- Evidence of effective team working
- Trustworthy
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Varied Clinical background
- Link nurse role
- Previous community experience
Other
Essential
- Committed to continuous development
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered first level nurse
- Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
- Awareness of current research and its application to practice
- Knowledge and evidence of application of consent
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues
Desirable
- Mentorship and assessment training.
- Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
Values
Essential
- Confidence in own ability to make decisions
- Confidence to recognise own limitations
- Evidence of effective team working
- Trustworthy
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Varied Clinical background
- Link nurse role
- Previous community experience
Other
Essential
- Committed to continuous development
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
