Job summary
An
exciting full time/part time opportunity has arisen to recruit Registered
Nurses to work at Darlington Memorial Hospital or University Hospital of North
Durham within the Discharge Lounge. We strive to provide an effective and
efficient service to our patients who require our input in assisting with their
discharge home.The Discharge Lounge provides a warm caring environment in which
patients can safely wait for discharge home or transfer to an alternative
setting such as community hospital within the Trust.
Excellent
communication skills are essential to ensure a safe discharge and an increase
in patient flow around the hospital. The postholder will be required to
communicate with the Wards, Doctors, Pharmacy, Relatives, Carers, and Transport
and Patient Flow Team. The postholder will supervise discharge lounge Health
Care Assistants, liaise with the Discharge management team/ward coordinators and
relatives. The postholder will be responsible for patient care during their
time in the discharge lounge and efficient coordination of booking patient
transport and checking prescribed medication in readiness for safe discharge.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will supervise discharge lounge Health Care Assistants, liaise with
the Discharge management team/ward coordinators and relatives.
The postholder will be
responsible for patient care during their time in the discharge lounge and
efficient coordination of booking patient transport and checking prescribed
medication in readiness for safe discharge.
The postholder will require
effective communication skills to create and build a good network of
relationships with all wards and departments.
The
post holder will have a nominated base and be expected to travel and work
across both sites, if required, to meet service need during times of pressure.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of
nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
To be aware of, and
communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment
plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards
of record keeping.
To assist the Ward Sister
in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing
audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care
To be aware of resource
constraints and the importance of working within budget.
To provide advice and act
as role model to other members of the team.
To be proactive in managing
risk and maintaining patient safety.
To supervise the work of
nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated
appropriately.
To contribute to the
day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to
provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management
issues.
To participate in education
and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers
in the planning and delivery of care.
To participate in clinical
supervision.
To assist in resolving
conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
To
promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of
nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
To be aware of, and
communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment
plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards
of record keeping.
To assist the Ward Sister
in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing
audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care
To be aware of resource
constraints and the importance of working within budget.
To provide advice and act
as role model to other members of the team.
To be proactive in managing
risk and maintaining patient safety.
To supervise the work of
nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated
appropriately.
To contribute to the
day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to
provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management
issues.
To participate in education
and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers
in the planning and delivery of care.
To participate in clinical
supervision.
To assist in resolving
conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
To
promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment
Desirable
- Team leader experience within the ward setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730 or equivalent Mentorship in Practice course Nursing Degree; BSc (Hons)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Plan own workload and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational abilities
- Computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the multidisciplinary discharge process
- Understanding and experience of nurse-led Discharge
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility re shift patterns and sites in accordance with service needs
- Good time keeping/attendance
- Interest in Discharge Planning
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy ward environment
Desirable
- Team leader experience within the ward setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730 or equivalent Mentorship in Practice course Nursing Degree; BSc (Hons)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Plan own workload and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational abilities
- Computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the multidisciplinary discharge process
- Understanding and experience of nurse-led Discharge
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility re shift patterns and sites in accordance with service needs
- Good time keeping/attendance
- Interest in Discharge Planning
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).
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.
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).
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
