Job requirements
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Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications & Training
NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
- Qualifications & Training
Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
- Communication & Relationships
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
- Communication & Relationships
Ability to work under pressure
- Communication & Relationships
Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications & Training
Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Qualifications & Training
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications & Training
Role specific training relevant to specialty of the post
- Qualifications & Training
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications & Training
Leadership qualification
- Communication & Relationships
Human Factors awareness
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
- Knowledge, Experience & Experitise
Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable individual to join our team on the Discharge Lounge, Integrated Hub at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
The successful candidate will need to be able to use their own initiative and work well within a team.
The discharge lounge is a busy, pro active ever changing environment, diverse and challenging .
A multidisciplinary working environment, a friendly place to work
For any additional information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sister Katherine Stubbington or Sister Lisa Watson on 07379001905
Main duties of the job
Transferring and accepting patients from every ward area, to the discharge lounge into the integrated hub.
Coordinating discharge planning of the client, liaising with care providers, care facilities and family members. Recognising the need for further community referrals to safeguard patient safety and create an effective discharge .
Completing patient education with regards to care providers, the discharge plan, medication management and any follow up arrangements.
Effective communication and excellent documentation on the electronic patient record
Whilst in our care, completing hygiene, nutrition, hydration, elimination and mobility needs. Engaging with the patients throughout their time in the hub, offering comfort, compassion and reassurance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Leadership in discharge planning.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Discharge Lounge with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (To cover maternity leave). The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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