Job Description

Join HomeLink Healthcare

Job Title:

Discharge Coordinator Nurse

Location:

Kettering: NN16 8UZ

(On-site and community-based role travel required)

Salary:

Starting at 41,000

Make a real difference leading and supporting high-quality care

If youre an experienced NMC-registered nurse who thrives on leadership and patient-focused care, wed love to hear from you.


At HomeLink Healthcare, weve been providing outstanding Hospital at Home services in partnership with the NHS and private healthcare providers since 2016. Our mission is simple: help patients recover comfortably at home, avoid unnecessary admissions, and improve health outcomes.

What We Offer

Full clinical support in a team-focused environment Professional fees paid Enhanced pay for weekends & Bank Holidays Ongoing training & professional development, plus 5 days paid study leave per year Pension contribution Company Life Assurance Scheme Staff discounts across retail & leisure 33 days paid holiday pro rata + an additional day off for your birthday

Were proud to foster an

inclusive and supportive culture

where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity and neurodiversity in healthcare and are committed to ensuring that both our colleagues and our patients are treated with respect and compassion.

The Role

As a

Discharge Coordinator Nurse

, youll support the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring safe and effective patient care across community and hospital settings. Youll deputise for the Clinical Lead when needed, help manage patient flow with the wider NHS team, and may be required to take part in the

on-call rota

when necessary to support service continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

Work closely with hospital staff to facilitate the effective flow and discharge of patients from hospital into our community teams. Responsible for conducting a holistic clinical patient assessment and coordinating discharge plans, including identifying and resolving internal discharge delays. Identifying care needs and providing support and advice for all aspects of patient discharge. Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments of potential patients, reviewing care requirements to determine suitability for transition to the community setting, including virtual ward and early supported discharge pathways. Performing face-to-face reviews of patient medical history, liaising closely with the Trusts MDT (Multidisciplinary Team), and documenting clinical handovers in real time. Providing support, advice, information, and education to ward staff and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate a safe and timely discharge back to the community. Undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Educating patients and families, enabling them to make informed choices in the planning of discharge.

What Youll Need

Active NMC registration At least 3 years post-registration experience as a registered nurse Previous experience in management or supervising staff is desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

About You

Were looking for compassionate, collaborative, and patient-focused professionals who can lead by example. Youll have excellent communication skills, the confidence to work autonomously across both hospital and community settings, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Recent experience with a broad range of conditions in adults Knowledge of the legal framework under the Care Act 2014 and duties relating to hospital discharge and other legislation relevant to discharge planning Right to work in the UK without any form of sponsorship Have a drivers licence and access to their own vehicle

Why Join HomeLink Healthcare?

HomeLink Healthcare is a clinician-led, patient-focused organisation delivering high-quality Hospital at Home services in partnership with the NHS since 2016. Also working in conjunction with some of Londons finest private healthcare partners, our skilled teams of nurses, therapists, and caregivers help patients leave hospital sooner, avoid admission, or receive planned private treatment by providing exceptional care in the comfort of their own homes.

Were proud to foster an inclusive, supportive culture, underpinned by our commitments to:

Support diversity and neurodiversity in healthcare Sign the Mental Health at Work Commitment and Age Without Limits Pledge Create an inclusive culture where colleagues and patients feel safe, supported, and valued

If you want to make a tangible impact on the future of community care, wed love to hear from you.

HomeLink Healthcare Website


To apply for this fantastic opportunity and join our team, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be a resident. Please do not apply if you are not eligible to work in the UK.

Please note that sponsorships are not available.