Band 5 Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


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

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Registered Nurse to work in the Discharge Lounge at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The Discharge Lounge provides a warm and caring environment for patients to wait for discharge or transfer to an alternative setting.

The postholder will be responsible for assessing patients' needs, developing and implementing care plans, and coordinating the discharge process. Excellent communication skills are essential to ensure a safe and efficient discharge process.

Main Duties

The postholder will supervise Health Care Assistants, liaise with the Discharge Management Team and Ward Coordinators, and communicate with patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.

The postholder will be responsible for patient care during their time in the Discharge Lounge and will coordinate the booking of patient transport and checking prescribed medication in readiness for safe discharge.

About Us

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites and has a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. We welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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

Special Requirements

  • Flexibility regarding shift patterns and sites in accordance with service needs
  • Good time keeping/attendance

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