Band 6 - Discharge Planning Nurse, Integrated Discharge Team
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£41,957–£50,387 a year
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5724753
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Integrated Discharge Team at Watford General Hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Registered General Nurse with an interest and ideally experience of complex discharge planning and or work within an Acute setting to join a fast-paced team, for 12 months Fixed Term/ Secondment to cover Maternity Leave.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced individual who is dynamic, possessing strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations within a busy and challenging setting.
We would welcome applications from candidates that have experience in the acute hospital discharge process, that have RGN/MH nursing background, and have undertaken nursing needs assessments within their roles.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work across sites if needed as well as covering a 7 day service.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-B-11988
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary teams; both within the trust and across wider health and social care economy to facilitate the patients safe and seamless transition from hospital to their optimum discharge destination in a timely manner.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Discharge Team to complete Referrals for client that require ongoing care in the community and provide guidance to aid the discharge planning of our patients.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary teams; both within the trust and across wider health and social care economy to facilitate the patients safe and seamless transition from hospital to their optimum discharge destination in a timely manner.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Discharge Team to complete Referrals for client that require ongoing care in the community and provide guidance to aid the discharge planning of our patients.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 19 Nov 2026.
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