Band 5 - Community Staff Nurse - Discharge to Assess

Job summary The Community Staff Nurse works as part of the discharge services, which includes the Transfer of care team and the Transfer of care hub. The role involves completing and triaging referrals for Discharge to Assess, in conjunction within the multi-disciplinary team who will liaise with Hospitals, Neighbourhood/Boroughwide services, General Practitioners and Social care. Excellent communication and IT skills are required to assess and triage patients to the right team and services and to be competent in the utilisation of virtual patient consultations. They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care. They are actively involved in promoting self-care and promoting independence. Main duties of the job Undertake holistic patient assessment and triage appropriately. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients. Attend Whiteboard rounds to support discharge planning Produce and maintain accurate records both written and electronic in a timely manner. To abide by all relevant policies including Information governance, confidentiality and data protection. Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of care to patients, working within own competence and professional code of conduct. To communicate with patients, carers and staff as part of effective patient care. To lead the team in the absence of a band 6 or Team lead. To undertake Professional Development Reviews with lower bands of staff in the team after appropriate training. To act as Assessors or Supervisors for Pre-Registration Nursing Students, Trainee Nurse Associates / Trainee Assistant Practitioners and other learners in practice as appropriate. To act as preceptor for newly qualified registered general nurses. To undertake a minimum of one clinical 'link nurse' role within the team. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Details Date posted 05 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-25-7613360 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital ( Transfer of Care Team / Hub ) Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Communications To communicate with patients, carers and staff as part of effective patient care. To lead the team in the absence of the band 6 or Team Leader. Produce and maintain accurate records both written and electronic in a timely manner. To abide by all relevant policies including Information governance, confidentiality and data protection. To demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and carers, using a range of methods e.g. verbal, written use of interpreter and IT. To engage in partnership working with patients / carers and families to facilitate patient choice. Attend multidisciplinary / multi agency team meetings and communicate key patient information effectively. To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you: between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holiday, NHS pension scheme membership, salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics & more - to make your salary go further, NHS Staff discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, salary finance for loans, savings, budget planning & tips on managing debt and Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current 1st level registration Desirable Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area Knowledge Essential Computer literacy Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Experience Essential Experience of working in clinical areas Experience of delivering patient care Desirable Experience of supervising others Skills Essential Effective time management Ability to work under pressure Resource management Ability to work effectively in a team Ability to use own initiative Problem solving Motivated Ability to adapt & cope with change Demonstrate a positive "can do" approach to change Attention to detail Shows enthusiasm for achieving results Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity & respect Effective communication - written & verbal Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital ( Transfer of Care Team / Hub ) Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr