Complex Discharge Nurse

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Complex Discharge Team. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and experience in discharge planning, patient flow and case management whilst working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will work closely with ward teams, community partners, local authorities and care providers to coordinate safe, timely and person-centred discharges for patients with complex health and social care needs. The Complex Discharge Nurse plays a key role in identifying and resolving barriers to discharge, supporting the implementation of Home First and Discharge to Assess principles, and ensuring patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Using digital patient flow and clinical utilisation systems, the post holder will monitor patient journeys, coordinate discharge actions and support ward teams to deliver high-quality discharge planning. This is a rewarding opportunity to enhance clinical, leadership and communication skills whilst contributing to improved patient outcomes, patient experience and effective hospital flow. Responsible for coordinating safe, timely and effective discharge planning from admission, ensuring needs are identified early and plans progressed throughout the patient journey.

• Provide proactive case management for patients with complex discharge needs, overseeing assessments, referrals, actions and timescales.
• Identify and escalate discharge barriers early to reduce avoidable delays and length of stay.
• Act as a key contact for patients, families, ward teams and external agencies.
• Work with the MDT, Transfer of Care Hub, community services, Local Authorities and care providers to coordinate safe discharge.
• Support daily board rounds and MDT reviews, progressing EDDs, discharge plans and outstanding actions.
• Provide specialist advice on complex discharge processes and pathways, including Discharge to Assess, CHC Fast Track, end-of-life care and placements.
• Review medically optimised patients and escalate barriers to discharge.
• Promote Home First and least restrictive discharge principles.
• Maintain accurate discharge documentation and contribute to service improvement and patient flow. The role provides proactive oversight from admission to discharge, supporting patient safety, timely transfer of care, reduced avoidable length of stay and effective patient flow. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Tartt Job title: Complex Discharge Matron Email address: Kathryn.Tartt@liverpoolft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07855174547