University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Staff Nurse - Integrated Discharge Team (IDT)/Discharge Lounge

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Job summary

The Discharge Team is based on both sites ,The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Hayward Heath. RSCH Discharge Lounge is looking for a Registered Nurse Band 5 full time 37.5 hours to join our friendly team. The operational hours will be from 0800 - 20:00 hours currently Monday to Friday.

The Discharge Lounge helps to promote patient flow throughout the hospital site and supports our emergency and elective demand. The Discharge Lounge is available for patients to wait for transport or medications to be discharged with, therefore creating available acute beds for patients being admitted to hospital.

We are looking for a proactive, creative Registered Nurse, who is a good communicator, can work collaboratively with the wards, promotingearly use of the Discharge Lounge in the day to provide capacity for the demand on our services, and creating a pleasant and positive experiencefor the patients leaving our care.The successful candidate can expect to work within a supportive team and will receive support with training and development.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The Discharge Lounge based in RSCH Louisa Martindale Building (LMB) , helps to promote patient flow throughout the hospital site and supports our emergency and elective demand. The Discharge Lounge is available for patients to wait for transport or medications to be discharged with, therefore creating available acute beds for patients being admitted to hospital.

Collection and care of patients whilst in the DCL, discharging patients safely, booking transport, communicating with on going community providers and NOK where required.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6649841-SEP24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow the trusts discharge policy and processes
Act as patient /carer advocate at all times
To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary.
To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately.
To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
To ensure safe practice with regard to moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc.
To check TTOs prior to discharge, using the Pharmacy Tracking system. Ensuring they are correctly dispensed with any necessary follow-up arrangements in place. To check the Electronic Prescribing of Medication and Administration (EPMA)
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required.
Update CareFlow system to contribute to an accurate and timely bed state.
To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained and that written documentation is complete and up to date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow the trusts discharge policy and processes
Act as patient /carer advocate at all times
To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary.
To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately.
To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
To ensure safe practice with regard to moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc.
To check TTOs prior to discharge, using the Pharmacy Tracking system. Ensuring they are correctly dispensed with any necessary follow-up arrangements in place. To check the Electronic Prescribing of Medication and Administration (EPMA)
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required.
Update CareFlow system to contribute to an accurate and timely bed state.
To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained and that written documentation is complete and up to date.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

NMC pin (UK registration)

Desirable

Interest in Discharge

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

NMC pin (UK registration)

Desirable

Interest in Discharge

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)