Registered Nurse

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Discharge Lounge. This part-time role involves coordinating safe patient discharges, working with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate excellent prioritisation, communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Access to high-quality education and training

Fitness Centre access

Childcare support

Qualifications

• Experience in acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Recent experience as a registered nurse.
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Discharge Lounge in absence of Deputy Manager.
• Work within Integrated Discharge Team under supervision.
• Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care.

Skills

Excellent time management

Prioritisation skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)

Diploma in health related study or equivalent

Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject

Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 08 July 2025

This is a part time vacancy for 27 hours per week.

The DischargeLounge welcomes applications for experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to come andjoin our team. The Discharge Lounge isan integral part of patient flow bringing patients awaiting discharge down tothe lounge whilst awaiting medication or transport freeing up an acute bedearlier in the day. The job is fast paced, applicants will need excellent timemanagement and prioritising skills to co ordinate safe and timely dischargesfrom the Lounge. The ideal candidateswill be able to work under pressure, have excellent communication skills and acan do attitude. They will work with themulti discipliniary team including transfer of care hub, site manager, socialworkers, rapid response, recovery at home, pharmacy. Prioritising transport for safe discharge andcoordinating packages of care to ensure patient safety. Applicants should befamiliar with red to green and the home first approach. This post ispredominantly for Sunderland Discharge Lounge however staff may be expected tocover at South Tyneside Discharge Lounge.

Main duties of the job

You will beworking closely with site managers and transfer of care hub to pull planneddischarges to the Discharge Lounge to ensure beds are free earlier in theday. You will develop a rapport with theward staff and be available for advice to staff.

The relevanttransport will be arranged, ensuring relevant assessments have been completedprior to discharge and all access issues are resolved. Transport is to be prioritised and coordinated with external agencies to ensure safety of patients.

Ensuring clearconcise documentation at all times.

The DischargeLounge is open 8-8 Monday to Saturday and 8-6 Sunday.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To managethe Discharge Lounge for a sphere of duty in the absence of B6 Discharge LoungeDeputy Manager
• To workwithin the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT ) under the supervise of the B6Senior Nurse using the Discharge 2 Assess / Home First Model as soon as it isclinical safe to do so. This will involve daily visits to adult wards.
• To beresponsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for patients designated to their care.
• To alwayswork to the NMC Code.
• Tosupervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirementsof delegation.
• Provideeffective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / ChargeNurse.
• To complywith the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year2025/26 pay award pending (£31,049-£37,796)