South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

This is a part time vacancy for 27 hours per week.

The Discharge Lounge welcomes applications for experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to come and join our team. The Discharge Lounge is an integral part of patient flow bringing patients awaiting discharge down to the lounge whilst awaiting medication or transport freeing up an acute bed earlier in the day. The job is fast paced, applicants will need excellent time management and prioritising skills to co ordinate safe and timely discharges from the Lounge. The ideal candidates will be able to work under pressure, have excellent communication skills and a can do attitude. They will work with the multi discipliniary team including transfer of care hub, site manager, social workers, rapid response, recovery at home, pharmacy. Prioritising transport for safe discharge and coordinating packages of care to ensure patient safety. Applicants should be familiar with red to green and the home first approach. This post is predominantly for Sunderland Discharge Lounge however staff may be expected to cover at South Tyneside Discharge Lounge.

Main duties of the job

You will be working closely with site managers and transfer of care hub to pull planned discharges to the Discharge Lounge to ensure beds are free earlier in the day. You will develop a rapport with the ward staff and be available for advice to staff.

The relevant transport will be arranged, ensuring relevant assessments have been completed prior to discharge and all access issues are resolved. Transport is to be prioritised and co ordinated with external agencies to ensure safety of patients.

Ensuring clear concise documentation at all times.

The Discharge Lounge is open 8-8 Monday to Saturday and 8-6 Sunday.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year 2025/26 pay award pending (£31,049-£37,796)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0625-34

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To manage the Discharge Lounge for a sphere of duty in the absence of B6 Discharge Lounge Deputy Manager
To work within the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT ) under the supervise of the B6 Senior Nurse using the Discharge 2 Assess / Home First Model as soon as it is clinical safe to do so. This will involve daily visits to adult wards.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To manage the Discharge Lounge for a sphere of duty in the absence of B6 Discharge Lounge Deputy Manager
To work within the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT ) under the supervise of the B6 Senior Nurse using the Discharge 2 Assess / Home First Model as soon as it is clinical safe to do so. This will involve daily visits to adult wards.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

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.