Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and patient-focused Staff Nurse to join our busy Discharge Lounge team at Wexham Park Hospital.
The Discharge Lounge plays a vital role in supporting hospital flow by providing a safe, comfortable environment for patients awaiting discharge home.
By facilitating timely, well-coordinated discharges, the Lounge helps release essential bed capacity for both emergency and elective admissions.
As a Staff Nurse within the Discharge Lounge, you will work closely with the Discharge Team, Site Managers, and ward colleagues to ensure seamless, patient-centred discharges.
This is a dynamic role that requires strong communication skills, excellent clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care at the final stage of a patient's journey.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and senior sister.
- To organise and deploy staff according to their competence to meet patients' needs.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the ward environment.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Discharge Lounge nurse will assist patients with:
- The prescribed medications required to take home on discharge.
- These will be explained by the trained member of staff.
- Follow up District nurse referrals if needed.
- Administer any medications as needed and indicated.
- Liaise Site Managers / Discharge Coordinators and Care Providers.
- Liaise with transport.
- Liaise with pharmacy.
- Contact next of kin.
- Check observations when needed.
- Health education on Discharge.
- Any support you in all matters relating to your discharge.
For more information on the main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Discharge Lounge nurse will assist patients with:
- The prescribed medications required to take home on discharge.
- These will be explained by the trained member of staff.
- Follow up District nurse referrals if needed.
- Administer any medications as needed and indicated.
- Liaise Site Managers / Discharge Coordinators and Care Providers.
- Liaise with transport.
- Liaise with pharmacy.
- Contact next of kin.
- Check observations when needed.
- Health education on Discharge.
- Any support you in all matters relating to your discharge.
For more information on the main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Or pending NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Dementia course or study days
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within a healthcare setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Own professional development.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
- Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
- Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines.
- Able to train and supervise junior staff.
- Time management and delegation skills.
- Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader.
- Ability to manage change within the working environment.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
Special Requirements
Essential
- To work in other areas of the department when required.
- Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- Or pending NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Dementia course or study days
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within a healthcare setting.
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
- Own professional development.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
- Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
- Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines.
- Able to train and supervise junior staff.
- Time management and delegation skills.
- Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader.
- Ability to manage change within the working environment.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
Special Requirements
Essential
- To work in other areas of the department when required.
- Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required.
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).
