Job summary
We
are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to
join the Discharge Lounge team at St. Jamess University Hospital. Open
year-round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, the Discharge Lounge plays a key
role in supporting the safe and efficient transition of patients who are ready
to leave the hospital.
This role, part of the Corporate Operations CSU, is
central to improving patient flow by facilitating timely discharges and freeing
up inpatient bed capacity. Working in collaboration with wards and emergency
departments, you will identify and support patients suitable for transfer to
the Discharge Lounge.
Main duties of the job
As
a Discharge Lounge Nurse, you will play a central role in ensuring patients are
supported, comfortable, and fully prepared for their next steps. The
environment is dynamicwhile some days are calm, others may involve unexpected
challenges such as medication delays, transport issues, or time-sensitive
discharges. Flexibility, sound clinical judgment, and adaptability are
essential for ensuring safe and efficient patient transitions.
In
this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care and support the smooth
operation of the discharge process. Working closely with wards and emergency
departments, you will help identify patients suitable for transfer to the
Discharge Lounge and coordinate their ongoing care. You will also monitor
patients for any changes in condition and escalate concerns promptly.
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills are vital, as you will interact
regularly with patients, families, ward staff, and external partners to ensure
coordinated care. You will also act as an advocate for the Discharge Lounge,
helping to promote its value in maintaining hospital flow and bed capacity.
We
are seeking compassionate, professional nurses who consistently uphold the
Trusts values, demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient care, and
bring a positive, team-focused approach to service improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a
supportive team and contribute to the ongoing development and success of the
Discharge Lounge at St. Jamess.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
Deliver a positive patient experience
Oversee and facilitate safe,
efficient discharges
Collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams including doctors, pharmacists, nursing and administration teams
Check eDANs and support patients with
medication queries and liaising with the pharmacy department as required.
Provide patient education and post
discharge care
Work under time sensitive pressures
ensuring discharge cut off times are met
Communicate effectively with
transport teams to avoid delays
Provide reassurance and updates to
patients and families
Respond swiftly to emerging
challenges and make critical decisions in high pressure situations
Promote awareness of the Discharge
Lounges role in improving patient flow and patient experience.
Manage and coordinate the daily
operations of the Discharge Lounge in the absence of the senior sister.
Clinical
Act in accordance to the Nursing and
Midwifery Councils Code: Professional Standards Practice and Behaviour (March,
2015)
Fulfil the requirements as directed
by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate
nursing care for patients waiting in the Discharge Lounge
Monitor patients conditions while
waiting in the Discharge Lounge and responding to any changes
Ensure all discharge documentation is
complete and accurate
Quality
Improvement
As part of our commitment to delivering safe efficient
patient centred care you will contribute to quality improvement initiatives
within the Discharge Lounge you will support the development of the pathways
working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to streamline
processes and reduce delays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
Deliver a positive patient experience
Oversee and facilitate safe,
efficient discharges
Collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams including doctors, pharmacists, nursing and administration teams
Check eDANs and support patients with
medication queries and liaising with the pharmacy department as required.
Provide patient education and post
discharge care
Work under time sensitive pressures
ensuring discharge cut off times are met
Communicate effectively with
transport teams to avoid delays
Provide reassurance and updates to
patients and families
Respond swiftly to emerging
challenges and make critical decisions in high pressure situations
Promote awareness of the Discharge
Lounges role in improving patient flow and patient experience.
Manage and coordinate the daily
operations of the Discharge Lounge in the absence of the senior sister.
Clinical
Act in accordance to the Nursing and
Midwifery Councils Code: Professional Standards Practice and Behaviour (March,
2015)
Fulfil the requirements as directed
by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate
nursing care for patients waiting in the Discharge Lounge
Monitor patients conditions while
waiting in the Discharge Lounge and responding to any changes
Ensure all discharge documentation is
complete and accurate
Quality
Improvement
As part of our commitment to delivering safe efficient
patient centred care you will contribute to quality improvement initiatives
within the Discharge Lounge you will support the development of the pathways
working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to streamline
processes and reduce delays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Caring, compassionate & motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Team player.
- Effective time management skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Caring, compassionate & motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Team player.
- Effective time management skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
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).
