The Discharge Lounge team
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
Ensuring safe, effective and timely discharge from the trust to another place of care or to their own place of residence. Communicating openly with patients, their families and other health/social care professionals. Providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for patients awaiting discharge, where ongoing care needs can be met with support from dedicated members of staff. Facilitating patient flow through the hospital. Monitoring discharge progress and escalating any concerns timely to prevent delays/prolonged hospital stays. Providing excellence in nursing care to all patients utilising the discharge lounge. With supervision and support from the Ward Leader, taking charge of the day-to-day operation of the discharge lounge. Providing professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members. Assisting in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.
Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission:
To bring our people, communities, and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
COMPASSION
– treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values. AMBITION
– Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing. RESPECT
– Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits. ENCOURAGEMENT
– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.
Please see the attached Job Description & Personal specification for a more detailed understanding of the available vacancy.
You are encouraged to speak to Ward leader Jess Hatton to discuss any aspects of the role or visit the unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
Ensuring safe, effective and timely discharge from the trust to another place of care or to their own place of residence. Communicating openly with patients, their families and other health/social care professionals. Providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for patients awaiting discharge, where ongoing care needs can be met with support from dedicated members of staff. Facilitating patient flow through the hospital. Monitoring discharge progress and escalating any concerns timely to prevent delays/prolonged hospital stays. Providing excellence in nursing care to all patients utilising the discharge lounge. With supervision and support from the Ward Leader, taking charge of the day-to-day operation of the discharge lounge. Providing professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members. Assisting in the effective operational management of the ward and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.
Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission:
To bring our people, communities, and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
COMPASSION
– treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values. AMBITION
– Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing. RESPECT
– Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits. ENCOURAGEMENT
– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.
Please see the attached Job Description & Personal specification for a more detailed understanding of the available vacancy.
You are encouraged to speak to Ward leader Jess Hatton to discuss any aspects of the role or visit the unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr
