Discharge Lounge Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Discharge Lounge Sister/Charge Nurse to manage the Discharge Lounge. This involves leading clinical staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, and supporting discharge planning. Ideal candidates should be Registered Nurses with an NMC Pin and experience at Band 5, alongside a commitment to patient-centered care. The role offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Ability to co-ordinate patient discharge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Discharge Lounge.
• Ensure seamless delivery of service.
• Participate in assessment and delivery of patient care.

Skills

Discharge knowledge and experience

Leadership skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number

Postgraduate diploma level education or equivalent

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Lounge Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 14 January 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse to form part of the Discharge Lounge Service within the Trustwide Site Operations.

Working a 34.5 Hour week.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Clinical and Operational leads to manage and lead the Discharge Lounge. Excellent working knowledge of discharge planning and patient flow in acute services essential.

To work as part of the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.

To clinically co‑coordinate the unit to maintain flow and patient journey.

Support with identifying patients, transferring patients around the hospital, complete handover process, complete safe discharges and ensure appropriate and safe care for all patients in the discharge lounge.

To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity.

To participate as a skilled member of the multi‑disciplinary team.

Promote good interdepartmental relationships.

To act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence‑based practice.

To participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure clinical staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support – identified by regular staff appraisal and annual personal development plan.

To clinically manage the discharge lounge effectively and safely.

To assist the discharge lounge coordinator and Operational Manager in the management of unit resources – staffing, annual leave, sick reviews etc as required.

Ensure adequate skill mix to meet the needs of the clinical area.

To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity.

To ensure staff are aware of agreed standards of practice and participate in pursuing agreed units' objectives.

To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice.

Act as councillor and advisor to junior staff and learners on nursing issues.

To undertake appraisals and personal development planning for clinical staff.

To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Support and oversight of escalation ward when operational.

About us

The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced senior nurses to join our team.

Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with all acute adult inpatient wards, Assessment units and the emergency department.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
• Proven relevant experience at Band 5
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Discharge knowledge and experience
• Post graduate diploma level education or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust