• Job Description

  Req#: C9151-25-0707?language=en&page=40&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are pleased to introduce an exciting new role, funded as part of the Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) Level 2 designation for Wexham Park Hospital. This post sits within the Paediatric Directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) and plays a vital role across the Integrated Care System (ICS), supporting children and young people requiring step-down care from PCC Level 3 and tertiary Level 2 services into our designated Level 2 unit. The post holder will lead and coordinate discharge planning from the point of admission, ensuring smooth and safe transitions of care.

  This role aims to enhance patient flow through effective discharge strategies, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and act as a central point of contact for children and young people (CYP), families, and carers--particularly those with complex needs or extended stays. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community settings, supporting family-centred care, continuity, and communication. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the PCC pathway and deliver high-quality, integrated care for our patients.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will lead the coordination and facilitation of safe, effective discharge planning for children and young people within the paediatric directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT). This includes discharge to home, local hospitals, and community services. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the role ensures timely discharge by identifying barriers early and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will act as the central point of contact for discharge planning, attending ward rounds, family meetings, and case conferences as needed. They will liaise with community nursing, social care, education, and other relevant agencies to ensure seamless transitions of care. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring care plans and referrals are in place prior to discharge, and supporting families through education and information-sharing. They will contribute to service development by identifying areas for improvement in discharge processes and supporting audit and quality improvement initiatives.

  About us

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

  Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

  We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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  Details

  Date posted

  06 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  151-SF111

  Job locations

  Wexham Park Hospital

  Wexham Park Street

  Slough

  SL2 4HL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC or HCPC
  • Leadership Course
  • Evidence of Level 7 study

  Desirable

  • Professional Nurse Advocate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant and recent post registration experience of clinical practice
  • Experience of complex discharge planning
  • Experience of writing protocols and guidelines

  Desirable

  • Community experience

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC or HCPC
  • Leadership Course
  • Evidence of Level 7 study

  Desirable

  • Professional Nurse Advocate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant and recent post registration experience of clinical practice
  • Experience of complex discharge planning
  • Experience of writing protocols and guidelines

  Desirable

  • Community experience

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  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

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wexham Park Hospital

  Wexham Park Street

  Slough

  SL2 4HL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wexham Park Hospital

  Wexham Park Street

  Slough

  SL2 4HL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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