Complex Discharge Team Leader | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum / per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7847844/188-THQ040326 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Lead to join the Acute Discharge Hub based within the Acute Discharge HUB at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
We are inviting Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists, with a track record of leadership skills, patient centred care and a passion to improve pathways and services within acute care to join us.
The successful applicant will be responsible for a small team which are made up of nurses/AHPs and discharge officers. Within this unique role you will be required to work across wards and divisions, link in with multiple internal/external agencies drawing upon your clinical skills to effectively support communication for our most complex of patients.
We are a vibrant and friendly team here to assist the wider multi-professional teams whilst placing the patient at the heart of health and social care networks. Please call us for more information - we would be happy to answer your questions.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Your Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for managing the teams undertaking of the assessment and discharge planning of patients within the defined clinical area; working under direction of their Complex Discharge Operational Lead.
In addition, act as a case manager using their clinical knowledge and experience to support the day to day operational functions of the teams, completing their own assessments and interventions where indicated.
You will be part of the senior leadership team offering teaching, supervision and operational direction, supporting the drive for quality and timely assessment to safely discharge patients.
Each day can be quite diverse, supporting and responding to complex escalations which can offer variety and interest across the inpatient caseload.
What we’re looking for
You will be expected to be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to liaise with family members, patients, and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team both inside and outside of UHS on a regular basis and be competent with IT systems that facilitate this.
You will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a busy and often pressurised environment, be able to provide highly specialised clinical discharge planning advice, both within the Trust and externally, to other team members; in support of wider health and social care professionals.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership and managerial skills and gain a wider knowledge with regards to Health and Social care systems and processes.
More than anything we are looking for someone that has energy and a passion for helping patients navigate health and social care systems for good outcomes. Come and join our small team and you will never look back.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026