Senior Nurse- Discharge Lounge, Band 7

Gloshospitals; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Nurse to lead the Discharge Lounge on a 9‑month secondment (Band 7). You will supervise the department, manage day‑to‑day operations, and provide clinical leadership to the multi‑disciplinary team.

The post requires strong communication skills, clinical credibility, and a proactive approach to discharge planning. Internal applicants only; interview date is 22 October; salary £49,387 to £56,515 per year.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult) with substantial post-registration experience.
• Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent with Teaching Qualification.
• Bronze QI qualification with desire to work towards Silver.

Responsibilities

• Carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the department, including supervision of students.
• Be professionally accountable for maintaining standards and professional practice as per NMC Code and guidelines.
• Function as a competent clinical practitioner within the discharge lounge and deliver direct patient care while coordinating nursing practice.
• Provide professional clinical leadership within a defined area and inspire the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Record keeping

Education

NMC Registration (Adult)

Nursing Degree or Equivalent

Bronze QI

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nurse- Discharge Lounge, Band 7

The closing date is 13 October 2026

'Internal Applicants Only' - 9 month Secondment (37.5 hours a week)

Exciting development opportunity for a 9 month secondment covering the Band 7 Senior Nurse role in Discharge Lounge. The successful candidate will lead a team that are passionate about supporting our patients through to the final stages of the discharge process. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and compassionate leader with strong clinical credibility. Who can embrace change, inspire others and manage a fast paced environment with the constant ability to problem solve. The ability to demonstrate the highest levels of communication skills across a wide range of multi disciplinary teams and service users is essential.

The proposed interview date is: 22nd October

Main duties of the job

See Job description for full details.

The post holder will have 24-hour responsibility for the effective and efficient operational day to day management of the department, including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder is professionally accountable for the-maintenance of standards of professional and standards of care. They will provide professional clinical leadership within a defined area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and valueevery contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeinginitiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities:-

Carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the department, including the supervision of students.

Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.

Function as a competent clinical practitioner within the discharge Lounge. Deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice

Provide professional clinical leadership within a defined area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide a positive, respectful working environment for colleagues: acting as a compassionate leader with a focus on the health and wellbeing, engagement and development of all colleagues

Undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.

The post holder is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources.

To lead, manage and develop team performance, promote professionalism and trust.

Ensure the promotion and implementation of flexible and family friendly working in accordance with trust policies.

Active promotion of the Trusts visions, values and divisional objectives.

Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands.

Rhian Mcvea (Matron)

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0300 422 6709

Work mobile contact:- 07817 059448

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or equivalent with substantial post registration experience
• Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent including a recognised Teaching Qualification
• Completed Bronze QI and desire to work towards Silver

Knowledge

• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalating concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved
• Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute environment
• Professional Portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within the healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable understanding of the management responsibility for pay and non-pay resources associated with the clinical service.

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.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)