An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse has arisen on our discharge lounge within Northwick Park Hospital. Staff work 11.5 hour days and the discharge lounge is open 7 days a week, staff would be required to work weekends. Post holder must be registered (or pending registration) with NMC UK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery. As a member of our team you will work closely with patients, their families and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high quality care is delivered and a positive experienced for those in our care.

Main duties of the job

The post is open to both junior nurses or experienced nurses who wish to work with the operations team working on the discharge lounge. You will be able to work closely within the MDT to ensure a safe and efficient discharge is completed for our patients. We pride ourselves in ensuring we are a highly skilled and competent team.

Full orientation package will be offered and you will be fully supported by the Clinical Site Practitioner team to ensure you thrive and flourish in your new environment.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse - in appropriate branch
• oUp to date mandatory training in Fire, Infection Control, BLS and Moving and Handling
• oSound interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emergency pathways
• Knowledge of Cerner IT system

iNTERVIEW

Desirable

• A flexible and responsive response to work

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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