Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and forward-thinking Staff Nurse to join our expanding Discharge Lounge team at Frimley Park Hospital. The Discharge Lounge supports patient flow and hospital capacity by ensuring patients are safely and efficiently transferred once they are ready to leave the ward. You will work both independently and with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate care throughout the discharge process.
We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities who are starting their careers this year. FHFT offers a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentoring, and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role. If you’re compassionate, committed, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives.
* Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
* Assess, monitor, and implement care; develop techniques and skills.
* Have a working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
* Participate in departmental meetings, helping initiate new ideas.
* Work well as part of a team and also use own initiative, building new working relationships.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Current UK NMC registration
* Evidence of recent continuous professional development
* Recent experience within an acute NHS healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
* Educated to Nursing Degree level or working towards degree pathway
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
* Effective time management, prioritisation and delegation skills
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Evidence of Band 5 generic clinical competencies
* Effective IT skills: MS Office, Windows, Outlook; experience with clinical patient information systems
* Able to prioritise workload and manage a specific clinical area
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working within a Discharge Lounge
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a hospital setting
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working with a Discharge Lounge
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer and has Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide development opportunities across clinical, management, and leadership areas. We support a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where possible.
We are investing in services and facilities, including new hospitals and digital innovations, with a focus on sustainability and patient safety. Our electronic patient record (Epic) supports safer, connected, and efficient care.
Additional information
Apply online now.
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