Registered Nurse Discharge Hub; Internal

Role Summary

The discharge hub provides a vital role in the timely and safe discharge/transfer of care of patients from inpatient wards/assessment units/Emergency Department; providing an environment for patients to wait away from the ward area while the final parts of their discharge/transfer of care are being finalised. This post is pivotal to facilitate discharges from NDDH and is essential for patient centred care and to facilitate capacity and flow.

The band 5 role is crucial to patient safety, ensuring effective discharge and essential nursing care whilst patients are awaiting TTAs and transport home.

About the Role More detail about the role

To support the /7 opening of the North Discharge Hub, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 nurse seeking career development to join the team s Hub supports the safe, timely and efficient discharge of patients from inpatient adult wards, the Emergency Department and assessment areas. It provides a calm environment for patients who are medically fit for discharge but awaiting medications, transport or collection.

The Discharge Hub plays an important role in improving patient flow and enabling earlier bed availability. The post holder will work closely with all wards/departments and multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of care. You will act as a positive role model, delivering hands‑on clinical care while supporting and supervising colleagues.

The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to service improvement and the ability to work a range of shifts including early, late and weekends. Staff are dedicated to high-quality care and ongoing improvements to enhance patient safety and experience, offering opportunities to develop skills in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.

Working Pattern:

Full time and part time hours available,Primarily night shifts :

- :hrs, however role will also be needed to cover long day shifts :

- :

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Tracey Squire, Clinical Nurse Manager Discharge Hub, ext. 2, This is a fixed term contract for 3 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide…