Liaison Sister/Charge Nurse
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.
Our partners








Luton Adult Learning
Point, Luton Adult Learning, Floor 2 Arndale House, Luton LU1 2LJ