Liaison Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Band 6 sister/charge nurse to gain further knowledge in integrated working and discharge planning.

The Integrated Discharge Team, based at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital, has an excellent reputation for playing a vital role in facilitating safe and effective management of complex discharges, covering the hospital 7 days a week. We have a well-rounded knowledge of community services available which means we can support clinical staff in creating appropriate referrals and ideally shortening length of stay.

We are an enthusiastic ‘can do’ team who enjoy new challenges and opportunities to develop our knowledge and skills. We work closely together and pride ourselves in being incredibly supportive of each other.

‘If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 17.07.2026.

Main duties of the job

To work in partnership with a range of multi-disciplinary and organisational teams withinboth the hospital and community settings. To ensure safe discharge for End-of-life patientsand those requiring Dept of Health Fast Track Funding.

To facilitate clear and effective communication between patients, relatives, carers, and professional colleagues to ensure seamless patient care. Ability to provide and receive sensitive patient medical information.

To enable patients and their families/carers to participate in their discharge planning, encouraging independence and choice.

To prescribe need for equipment in order to promote patient safety and enable staff to provide safe and effective care in the community setting.

To manage GP Liaison service by receiving telephone calls from referrers, taking a basic triage, and signposting to appropriate service.

To practice clinical supervision for team members with regular 1:1 sessions with delegatedmembers of the team.

To recognise difficulties that may arise associated with cross boundary working in relation tocomplex patient needs and the various pathways available.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (NMC registered)

Desirable

• Professional Qualification in Palliative Care/Community Care

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience in community or hospital
• Nursing patients with a wide range of conditions including terminal illness and physical disabilities
• Experience of holistic assessment and care planning.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
• IT skills – Experience in use of Microsoft Word, emails.
• NMC Code of Conduct and Implication on Practice.
• Experience managing multiple phone calls.

Desirable

• Awareness of managing budgets/resources
• Knowledge of social care pathways
• Use of Excel
• Knowledge of current developments in the NHS e.g.: Integrated Care Board (ICB), Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of DoH Continuing Health Care process – Fast Track
• Knowledge of research-based practice (NICE guidelines).
• Use of System One.
• Use of Medequip equipment ordering system.
• Experience of peer supervision.
• Experience Triaging.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
• Work well within a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills in person, via telephone and via written communication including emails.
• Contribute to problem solving.
• Clear concise record keeping.
• Holistic assessments and care planning.
• Ability to multitask.

Desirable

• Leadership skills (ie Chrysalis).
• Evidence based shared learning.
• Teaching and presentation skills.

Closing Date: 27 July 2026