Staff Nurse-Discharge Lounge

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Discharge Lounge. The role focuses on safe patient flow and discharge planning, requiring enthusiasm and strong communication to support the team and deliver compassionate care.

The post is Band 5, Fixed Term for 12 months, with a Full-Time pattern. Applicants must hold current UK registration and have experience in hospital care and discharge processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified RN with current UK professional registration.
• Good medication and discharge summary knowledge.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care in the Discharge Lounge.
• Support multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely and safe patient flow.
• Provide guidance for patients and relatives about discharge processes.
• Maintain effective communication with staff to deliver safe care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified RN

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the highly motivated discharge lounge team in a Registered Nurse position.

The Discharge Lounge supports all areas within the Trust with an emphasis on maintaining timely and safe patient flow out of the Hospital.

The successful candidate will have experience of hospital care and a knowledge of patient discharge processes.

The role requires the individual to have enthusiasm and a passion to drive the service forward and meet service demands. They should have effective communication skills and an ability to support all the staff within the team to deliver high quality safe patient care.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week during the hours of 07.30 - 20.00 Monday to Friday and 09.00 - 17.00 rotational weekends fairly shared between the team.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please find attached

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.

To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

To provide effective and clinical support during patient's time in the Discharge Lounge. To provide clear instruction and guidance for those going home on to other healthcare settings

Support the systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy

Delivers patient care including health promotion daily to patients who present with undifferentiated conditions including life‑threatening emergencies to adults

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Qualifications

qualified RN

Experience

good medication and discharge summary knowledge

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time