Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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 1 full time 37.5 hours and 1 part time 22.5 hours Band 5 Registered Nurses 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 proactive, creative Registered Nurses, who are good communicators, can work collaboratively with the wards, promoting
early use of the Discharge Lounge in the day to provide capacity for the demand on our services, and creating a pleasant and positive experience
for 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.
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.
We are looking for proactive, creative Registered Nurses, who are good communicators, can work collaboratively with the wards, promoting
early use of the Discharge Lounge in the day to provide capacity for the demand on our services, and creating a pleasant and positive experience
for the patients leaving our care.
The successful candidate can expect to work within a supportive team and will receive support with training and development.
Collection and care of patients whilst in the DCL, discharging patients safely, booking transport, communicating with on going community providers and NOK where required.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To follow the trusts discharge policy and processes
2. Act as patient /carer advocate at all times
3. To work unsupervised, providing nursing care to patients attending the department, referring to other health care professionals as necessary.
4. To prioritise care and delegate workload and lounge activities appropriately.
5. To effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
6. To ensure safe practice with regard to moving and handling, sharps and infection control etc.
7. To check TTO’s 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)
8. Identify and report clinical and non-clinical incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary. Raising Datix when required.
9. Update CareFlow system to contribute to an accurate and timely bed state.
10. To ensure that confidentiality of patient information is maintained and that written documentation is complete and up to date.
Please see Job description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
11. NMC pin (UK registration)
12. Recent experience in acute hospital setting
13. General understanding of storekeeping Patient handling techniques
14. Knowledge of discharge procedures and discharge pathways
15. Able to communicate highly sensitive information
16. Able to prioritise and manage own workload and delegate work appropriately
17. Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff
18. Able to communicate highly sensitive information e.g. communicating with patients about life threatening defects
Desirable criteria
19. Interest in Discharge
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
21. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
22. Evidence of working in the NHS Trusts especially on the wards
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications