Job summary
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is interested in working within the Discharge Lounge, Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The Discharge Lounge is a 5 day week Service operating between 8-8. Our aim is to provide a Comfortable, safe and efficient environment for our patients transferring from Hospital to home.
The Lounge provides support to ward areas, patient flow and to the patients within the lounge until they are discharged safely home.
We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual who's priority is to deliver high quality patient care and service throughout the Discharge Process.
The successful post holder will be friendly, enthusiastic and adaptable, and be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet these service demands, as well as having the creativity to be able to develop the service. This is a highly physical role and involves a lot of walking.
Main duties of the job
Collecting patients from ward areas and transporting them into the Lounge. Providing basic nursing care whilst in the lounge.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Discharge Lounge is a 5 day week Service operating between 8-8. Our aim is to provide a Comfortable, safe and efficient environment for our patients transferring from Hospital to home.
The Lounge provides support to ward areas, patient flow and to the patients within the lounge until they are discharged safely home.
We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual whos priority is to deliver high quality patient care and service throughout the Discharge Process.
The successful post holder will be friendly, enthusiastic and adaptable, and be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet these service demands, as well as having the creativity to be able to develop the service. This is a highly physical role and involves a lot of walking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Discharge Lounge is a 5 day week Service operating between 8-8. Our aim is to provide a Comfortable, safe and efficient environment for our patients transferring from Hospital to home.
The Lounge provides support to ward areas, patient flow and to the patients within the lounge until they are discharged safely home.
We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual whos priority is to deliver high quality patient care and service throughout the Discharge Process.
The successful post holder will be friendly, enthusiastic and adaptable, and be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet these service demands, as well as having the creativity to be able to develop the service. This is a highly physical role and involves a lot of walking.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English or equivelant
- NVQ in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- NHS/Health care experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English or equivelant
- NVQ in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- NHS/Health care experience
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
