ICS Discharge liaison Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall, WS2 9PS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

To work within the Intermediate Care Services team at a senior nurse level to monitor high standards of care and to facilitate evidence based appropriate/timely discharge underpinned by quality of care. To promote ICS Ethos of Home First. To work within a multi-agency integrated team at a senior nurse level, adopting a no blame culture and act as a role model to junior staff. To assess Patients for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) determinations and Continuing Health Care (CHC), Decision support tool assessments (DSTs), CHC Fast Track Tools and oversee / advise on assessments completed by junior nursing staff. To work closely and build rapport with the Intermediate Care Team and other community-based services to support a seamless transition and prevent further admission to acute care. To support and supervise junior members of the team. To complete follow up assessments post discharge as part of a multi-agency team. To assess patients within the Trust for equipment needs and pressure relief equipment before their discharge home.

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