Staff Nurse

1 day ago


Darlington, Darlington, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in the Discharge Lounge at Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of North Durham. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient discharge of patients from our hospitals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patients' needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
  • Organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
  • Communicate with the Wards, Doctors, Pharmacy, Relatives, Carers, and Transport and Patient Flow Team.
  • Supervise discharge lounge Health Care Assistants, liaise with the Discharge management team/ward coordinators and relatives.
  • Be responsible for patient care during their time in the discharge lounge and efficient coordination of booking patient transport and checking prescribed medication in readiness for safe discharge.
  • Require effective communication skills to create and build a good network of relationships with all wards and departments.
  • Have a nominated base and be expected to travel and work across both sites, if required, to meet service need during times of pressure.
About Us

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

From April we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience of working within a busy ward environment
  • NMC Registered
  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Team leader experience within the ward setting
  • ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730 or equivalent Mentorship in Practice course Nursing Degree; BSc (Hons)
  • An understanding of the multidisciplinary discharge process
  • Understanding and experience of nurse-led Discharge

Special Requirements

  • Flexibility re shift patterns and sites in accordance with service needs
  • Good time keeping/attendance
  • Interest in Discharge Planning


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