Specialist Discharge Sister​/Charge Nurse

Specialist Discharge Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 28 July 2026.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven nurse with excellent clinical and leadership skills to join our Spinal Cord Injury Centre. The Specialist Discharge Sister/Charge Nurse will contribute to the effective coordination and management of discharge planning and the provision of highly specialist discharge advice and guidance in relation to the discharge of patients from PRSCIC, working closely with patients, carers and the wider MDT, ensuring high quality patient experience.

The Sheffield Spinal Cord Injuries Centre is one of the largest SCICs in the UK. We are a 60‑bedded (three ward) purpose‑built centre providing comprehensive holistic care to patients with spinal cord injury. The unit provides care to patients following acute injury, including those who require invasive mechanical ventilation assistance; we support all patients with individualized plans of care to maximise their rehabilitation potential.

The centre also provides a service for patients who require readmission for a variety of surgical procedures including pressure ulcer repair, insertion of baclofen pumps, tendon releases, urological surgery and non‑surgical complications related to their spinal cord injury.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of patients with complex rehabilitation and discharge needs.
• Coordinating safe, timely, and person‑centred discharges in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Working with Integrated Care Boards, Continuing Healthcare teams, Social Services, community services, care providers, and other agencies to address barriers to discharge.
• Completing specialist assessments and contributing to funding applications and care plans to ensure appropriate support is in place on discharge.
• Leading family meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning discussions, providing clear guidance and support throughout the process.
• Coordinating care packages, equipment provision, housing adaptations, and training for carers and community teams.
• Acting as a specialist resource for discharge planning, offering expert advice to colleagues, patients, families, and partner organisations.
• Monitoring discharge delays, escalating concerns where necessary, and contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Supporting the Senior Discharge Nurse and deputising when required to ensure effective delivery of the discharge service.

You will be working for an organisation that values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees, including commitments to professional development and many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) level one.
• NMC registered.
• Completed the national practice assessor training or an equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB
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• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes).

• Extensive post‑registration experience in a hospital clinical environment.
• Extensive post‑registration experience caring for patients with a long‑term condition and/or a spinal cord injury.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team.
• Evidence of managing change.
• Management and leadership course completed.

• Completion of the Spinal Course, or willingness to work towards it.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening, writing, and verbal communication, with individuals on a one‑to‑one basis and in group settings.
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills – ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
• IT literacy, knowledge of e‑whiteboard, Lorenzo and…