Registered Nurse - Discharge Lounge
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Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas
Main duties of the job
- Report to the Clinical Site Team, attending 08:30 site huddle, to obtain an overview of site pressures, and names of any definite discharges that can be pulled to the Discharge Lounge (DCL)
- Take accurate handovers- assessing the suitability of the patient for the DCL.
- Access EDN, pharmacy and transport systems to ascertain any outstanding tasks for the patients safe discharge.
- Excellent communication with patients, relatives and all internal and external staff- aiming to build relationships and promote the use of the DCL.
About us
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-23-3629
Job locations
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
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