Job summary
Band 5 Registered Nurse - Ward 14 Discharge Unit
Fixed Term: 3 months (until 31/03/2026)
Please note: Welsh students must apply via Streamlining, where all available positions can be found.
Ward 14 Discharge Unit is a dedicated area supporting patients who are medically fit to leave the main ward but require short-term care or coordination before going home or to another care setting. The unit ensures safe, timely discharge, improves patient flow, and helps reduce delays and hospital-acquired infections. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse on the Discharge Unit, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients who are medically fit for discharge but require short-term support before leaving hospital. You will:
- Assess and monitor patients to ensure safe, timely discharge.
- Coordinate care plans, medications, and follow-up arrangements.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient flow.
- Maintain infection prevention standards and best practice.
- Support patients with complex needs This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting patients during a critical stage of their hospital journey while developing your skills in discharge planning. during transition.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 Registered Nurse will work within Ward 14 Discharge Unit, a dedicated area supporting patients who are medically fit for discharge but require short-term care or coordination before leaving hospital. This role is essential in improving patient flow, reducing delays, and ensuring safe, timely discharge while maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient care.
Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients awaiting discharge.Assess and monitor patients to confirm clinical readiness for discharge.Coordinate discharge plans, including medications, follow-up appointments, and community support. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth patient transitions. Uphold infection prevention and control standards at all times. Support patients with complex needs during their hospital stay. Contribute to reducing hospital-acquired infections through best practice care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 Registered Nurse will work within Ward 14 Discharge Unit, a dedicated area supporting patients who are medically fit for discharge but require short-term care or coordination before leaving hospital. This role is essential in improving patient flow, reducing delays, and ensuring safe, timely discharge while maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient care.
Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients awaiting discharge.Assess and monitor patients to confirm clinical readiness for discharge.Coordinate discharge plans, including medications, follow-up appointments, and community support. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth patient transitions. Uphold infection prevention and control standards at all times. Support patients with complex needs during their hospital stay. Contribute to reducing hospital-acquired infections through best practice care.
Person Specification
2
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- previous experience
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
English
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
2
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- previous experience
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
English
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
