Registered Nurse - Discharge Lounge

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A health board in Wales is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Discharge Lounge Team at Withybush General Hospital. This part-time position of 22.5 hours focuses on patient assessment and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, NMC registration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Welsh language skills are desirable, and support will be provided for language development.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing direct, patient centred holistic nursing care.
• Evidence of post-registration study and training.
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patients' nursing needs and implement effective patient care.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• Ensure patient needs are met collaboratively.

Skills

Patient centred holistic nursing care

Clinical governance framework understanding

Evidence based practice implementation

Education

Degree in Nursing

Current NMC registration

Job description

An exiting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse within the Discharge Lounge Team in Withybush General Hospital.

This is a part time post for 22.5 hours.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.

Demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that you do in the work environment.

Interviews to be held on 13/10/2025

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include;-

Assess the patients nursing needs, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to ensure delivery of effective patient care.

Accept patients suitable for discharge following medical review and with discharge planning arrangements. If necessary, liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist discharge planning if required.

Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring excellent communication, especially in relation to discharge planning.Carries out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. dressing changes, Tinzaparin education, aseptic technique.

Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Ensure Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for service users.

Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.

Registered with the NMC to enable them to practice within their profession and acts in accordance with the NMC's Code of Professional Practice.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within the area are used to an optimum effect.

Maintains up to date skills and knowledge and awareness of professional issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of post registration study and training.

Experience

• Experience of providing direct, patient centred holistic nursing care
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Language Abilities

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum pro rata