Job overview

The Discharge Lounge is an integral part of the hospital, supporting patient flow and facilitating safe and timely discharges to patients’ own homes or the next stage in their care journey. The role will include supporting the Registered Nurse (RN) with safe discharges and liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

·       Promote dignity, respect and privacy in the delivery of care duties

·       To undertake patients’ vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, height, weight, neurological assessment, ECG, respirations, urinalysis, blood glucose,escalate concerns in line with policy

·       Recognition of deteriorating patient and escalation process

Provide delegated clinical procedures such as removal of cannula, wound assessment and simple dressings

You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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