Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to join our highly motivated, operational discharge team as a discharge lounge nurse.
The Discharge lounge supports all areas within the trust with an emphasis on maintaining timely and safe patient flow out of the hospital.
This year the hospital discharge lounge is a purpose built ward providing an improved facility to support better care to all of our patients when they are ready for discharge.
The discharge lounge offers opportunity for Band 5 nurses to further develop their knowledge and skills within a fully supported environment. With an aspiration to improve and support every patient journey, across elective and non-elective pathways, this provides opportunity to nurses across all specialties to utilize their skills. The discharge lounge co-ordinates a MDT approach to discharge including Hospital wards, Pharmacy, Therapists, Social workers, transport agencies etc.
Main duties of the job
DISCHARGE LOUNGE BAND 5 Nurse
The Operational Discharge lounge offers an exciting opportunity to join the team as a permanent Band 5 nurse.
The discharge lounge is an evolving busy unit that supports all trust areas to provide a safe and timely discharge from the hospital. The discharge lounge co-ordinates a MDT approach to discharge including Hospital wards, Pharmacy, Therapists, Social workers, transport agencies etc.
The successful candidate will have experience of acute hospital care and a knowledge of patient discharge processes.
The band 5 role requires the individual to have enthusiasm and a passion to drive the service forward and meet service demands. They should have effective communication skills and an ability to support all the staff within the team to deliver high quality safe patient care.
The successful applicant must be flexible as the role will require working a rota including night and weekend shifts. They will have an understanding and experience supervising a team of health workers as it will be an expectation that you will be shift lead at times.
About us
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:
- Show COMPASSION- treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect
- Aim for high ACHIEVEMENT- providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time
- Foster RELATIONSHIPS- being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do
- Create the right ENVIRONMENT- providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence based care to patients accessing the discharge lounge services provided at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision, ensuring patients are transferred out of the hospital in a safe and timely manner.
- The post holder will need to be flexible and carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with.
- The post holder will assist senior staff with optimising operational patient flow throughout the hospital.
- The post holder will use a holistic patient centred approach to achieve objectives and provide support to relatives/carers whilst supporting patients through their discharge journey.
- Support and training will be provided, where required.
- Please read the attached job description and person specification for fuller job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence based care to patients accessing the discharge lounge services provided at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision, ensuring patients are transferred out of the hospital in a safe and timely manner.
- The post holder will need to be flexible and carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with.
- The post holder will assist senior staff with optimising operational patient flow throughout the hospital.
- The post holder will use a holistic patient centred approach to achieve objectives and provide support to relatives/carers whilst supporting patients through their discharge journey.
- Support and training will be provided, where required.
- Please read the attached job description and person specification for fuller job description.
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- Adult Nursing Registration
- Working in a MDT Team
- Experience and understanding of the nursing Process
- Organisational skills
- Communication Skills
Desirable
- Experience of the discharge process
- Knowledge of patient flow principles
- Mentorship
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- Adult Nursing Registration
- Working in a MDT Team
- Experience and understanding of the nursing Process
- Organisational skills
- Communication Skills
Desirable
- Experience of the discharge process
- Knowledge of patient flow principles
- Mentorship
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
