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Discharge Lounge
Gradd
Band 5
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
265-6240233-A
Cyflogwr
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Northampton General Hospital
Tref
Northampton
Cyflog
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum / pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog
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01/08/2024 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust logo

Registered Nurse, Discharge Lounge

Band 5

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The new Discharge Lounge at Northampton General Hospital will provide a safe and comfortable environment for our patients to wait for their discharge medication and/or transport home. To achieve this staff must co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with the NGH Discharge Policy. 

We are looking for dynamic staff who will assess and pull appropriate patients to the lounge in a timely manner, thus ensuring patient flow throughout the hospital. This will start with early bird discharges identified the previous day; and continue throughout the day with suitable patients transferred to the lounge upon confirmation of their discharge.   

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will support the Discharge Lounge Manager in the delivery of high-quality care and safe patient discharge. Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work both as part of a multidisciplinary team and on their own initiative; the successful candidate will need to be able to work flexibly as required by the service.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

 

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Patient care:
Day to day running of the Discharge Lounge

Complete accurate assessments of patients to determine suitability for the lounge

Maintain high standards of quality nursing care

To be able to use a range of computer systems

Maintain high standards of documentation

Have excellent communication skills, and be able to communicate with both colleagues and members of the public

Maintain patients' dignity and privacy at all times

Ensure that patients nutritional and hydration needs are met

Assist patients with hygiene needs when required

Ensure patients receive any critical medications on time

Ensure that all patients who come to the Discharge Lounge understand why they have been moved there, and what to expect during their time in the department  

Escalate any delays or concerns immediately to reduce the risk of failed discharges

Be able to take charge of the Discharge Lounge in the absence of the Manager

Policy/service development implementation:
Ensure care is given in line with NMC and Trust polices

Adhere to current Infection Prevention protocols for the clinical area

Actively contribute to an effective learning environment for all

Promptly report any incidents/accidents to allow for review and any necessary recommendations

Ensure patients and relatives are able to leave honest feedback of the service

Financial & physical resources:
Recognise a personal responsibility to look after all equipment required to perform whilst at work

Ensure all resuscitation equipment is checked and working correctly

Ensure patient valuables are stored correctly, and that patients understand the risks of having valuables with them in hospital 

 Human resources:
Demonstrate standards of care expected to others at all times

Maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with the NMC guidelines

Undertake all mandatory training

To participate in annual appraisals and objective setting

Be aware of own limitations and learning needs

Research & development:
Demonstrate awareness of the application of research data within clinical areas

Participate in research programmes/trials if applicable to area

Freedom to act:
Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct

Works within the boundaries of Trust policies and procedures

Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Manyleb y person

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Personal qualities and attributes

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
  • Able to work under pressure and to time deadlines
  • Flexible
  • Act as a role model to others
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Be caring, compassionate and professional at all times

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to communicate well with others
  • Clear and concise documentation
  • Knowledge of clinical systems
  • Aware of appropriate patient handling techniques and use of equipment

Knowledge and Experience Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience in complex discharge

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 6 months experience

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Head of Operations
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