Transfer Of Care Hub - Specialist Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Band 6 Nurse to join the Transfer of Care Hub (Integrated Discharge Team) Fixed Term or Secondment until end of March 2027.

• 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, as necessary, for patients in Community Pathway 2 beds transfer to Pathway 3.
• Support the completion of assessments and continuing healthcare checklists within the pathway 2 beds.
• Coordinate and facilitate the safe and effective discharge of patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital, supporting proactive reduction in delayed transfer of care.
• Provide assessments for discharge pathways 1-3.
• Work 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.

• Passion for putting the patient at the centre and experience of working collaboratively with multi‑professional partners.
• Graduate visa holder with a minimum of 6 months before expiry at the start of employment.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists; the cost 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.

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.