Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Discharge Lounge

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and forward-thinking Staff Nurse to join our expanding Discharge Lounge team at Frimley Park Hospital.

The Discharge Lounge plays a vital role in supporting patient flow and hospital capacity, ensuring patients are safely and efficiently transferred once they are ready to leave the ward. As a Staff Nurse, you will work both independently and collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate care throughout the discharge process.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK Universities who are starting their careers this year. At FHFT you will be supported through a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentoring, and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role. If you're compassionate, committed, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply and begin your journey with us

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for promoting the use of the Discharge Lounge by identifying suitable patients, supporting and encouraging ward staff to utilise the service, and ensuring that every patient's needs are met during their transition. This role requires excellent communication, clinical judgment, and organisational skills, alongside a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and well-established team that is continuing to grow, where your contributions will directly enhance patient experience and hospital flow.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM160

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives.
To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
To demonstrate the ability to asses, monitor & implement care. Developing techniques & skills.
To have a working knowledge of Health and safety regulations.
To participate in departmental meetings, helping initiate new ideas.
To work well as part of a team and also work using own initiative, building new working relationships.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives.
To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
To demonstrate the ability to asses, monitor & implement care. Developing techniques & skills.
To have a working knowledge of Health and safety regulations.
To participate in departmental meetings, helping initiate new ideas.
To work well as part of a team and also work using own initiative, building new working relationships.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current UK NMC registration
Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Recent experience within an acute NHS healthcare setting

Desirable

Educated to Nursing Degree level or working towards degree pathway

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective time management, prioritisation and delegation skills
Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Evidence of Band 5 generic clinical competencies
Effective It skills: MS office, windows, outlook e-mail, experience with using clinical patient information systems
Able to prioritise workload and manage a specific clinical area

Desirable

Previous experience of working within a Discharge Lounge

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a hospital setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working with a Discharge Lounge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current UK NMC registration
Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Recent experience within an acute NHS healthcare setting

Desirable

Educated to Nursing Degree level or working towards degree pathway

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective time management, prioritisation and delegation skills
Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Evidence of Band 5 generic clinical competencies
Effective It skills: MS office, windows, outlook e-mail, experience with using clinical patient information systems
Able to prioritise workload and manage a specific clinical area

Desirable

Previous experience of working within a Discharge Lounge

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a hospital setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working with a Discharge Lounge

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)