About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and innovative Nurse Consultant to provide strategic and clinical leadership across our Discharge to Assess (D2A) services. This is a pivotal role at the forefront of improving patient flow, reducing length of stay, and delivering truly integrated, person-centred care across health and social care systems.
The role will be primarily based at Haywood Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent; however, the post holder will have the opportunity to work across the wider system and influence the development of Discharge to Assess pathways. In addition, the post holder will support the development of admission avoidance initiatives in close collaboration with urgent care services. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to influence practice at scale, shape service development, and drive excellence across acute, community, and social care boundaries.
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse Consultant within MPFT, you will:
Provide expert clinical leadership across the D2A pathway, ensuring safe, timely, and effective discharge from hospital settings Lead on complex clinical decision-making, supporting admission avoidance and optimising patient outcomes Influence and drive system-wide service transformation, working across organisational boundaries including the ICB, local authority, and provider partners Champion integrated working, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients with complex and multi-factorial needs Lead service improvement initiatives to reduce length of stay, readmissions, and delays in discharge Provide consultancy-level expertise to multidisciplinary teams across the D2A Pathways Lead the education, training, and competency development of ANP and ACP colleagues, providing expert supervision and guidance to enhance advanced clinical practice, decision-making, and service delivery within D2A pathways.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide strategic and clinical leadership across Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways, ensuring safe, timely discharge and high-quality patient care.
Lead on complex clinical decision-making, supporting admission avoidance, reducing length of stay, and improving patient flow across the system.
Deliver expert autonomous practice, assessing and managing patients with highly complex physical, cognitive, and social needs.
Work collaboratively across acute, community, primary care, and social care services to ensure integrated, person-centred care and seamless transitions.
Provide consultancy-level advice and support to multidisciplinary teams, including ANPs, ACPs, nursing staff, medical colleagues, and wider partners.
Lead service development and transformation, driving improvements in D2A pathways aligned to national and local priorities.
Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance, ensuring services are evidence-based and continuously improving.
Contribute to system-wide planning and partnerships, influencing strategy across the Trust, ICB, and wider health and care system.
Lead the education, training, and development of the workforce, particularly supporting advanced practice roles and building capability across teams.
Represent the service at local, regional, and national level, promoting best practice in discharge, frailty, and integrated care.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
NMC registration Relevant MSc or equivalent experience
Essential Essential
Significant experience of working within D2A Services Demonstrate specialist level of expertise in D2A Services / Pathways Experience of leadership Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
Formal coaching / mentoring training Experience of leading teams through change
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Haywood Hospital
High Lane
Stoke on Trent
ST6 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)