Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse Discharge Lounge

The closing date is 18 March 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will be required to be exemplary role models, working collaboratively with senior members of the team, including the ward manager, matron and lead nurse.

As a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carer's, providing high standards of care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary professional team and to be responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning care for designated patients

Contract hours available:

37.5 hours you will work 3 long days a week and one 4 day week over a period of one month, however we would consider a 34 hour week. This is a Mon-Sunday service

Main duties of the job

We care for patients with a wide range of health conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Your main duties include, although are not limited to:

  • Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition
  • Administering medications and treatments including IVs, injections, wound care
  • Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams such as allied health and medical professionals, nursing workforce and administration teams.
  • Operating medical equipment and responding to emergencies when needed
  • Educating patients and families, including explaining conditions, medications, and home care
  • Keeping accurate medical records and reports up to date
  • Advocating for patients considering their safety, comfort, and appropriate care or reasonable adjustments

About us

Why Work With Us?

The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our team.

Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with all acute adult inpatient wards, Assessment units and the emergency department.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7785576-MUEC

Job locations

Discharge Lounge - Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To work as a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carers.
  • Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust.
  • Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department.
  • Carry out holistic needs led assessments, with responsibility for team or onward referral as required, acting as the care manager for identified individual service users.
  • Carry a phone and respond accordingly to the needs of the service, often changing planned activities.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To work as a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carers.
  • Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust.
  • Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department.
  • Carry out holistic needs led assessments, with responsibility for team or onward referral as required, acting as the care manager for identified individual service users.
  • Carry a phone and respond accordingly to the needs of the service, often changing planned activities.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NMC Registered (Level 1)

Desirable

  • Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NMC Registered (Level 1)

Desirable

  • Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discharge Lounge - Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discharge Lounge - Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit manager

Maxine Drake

maxine.drake3@nhs.net

07787286771

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7785576-MUEC

Job locations

Discharge Lounge - Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA


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