Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward thinking staff nurse to join the team in the Discharge Lounge at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.



Working with a well established team, the post holder will be able to work independently to work with the ward teams to move patients to the discharge lounge to support with capacity and patient flow.



The discharge lounge offers a safe comfortable environment for patients whilst waiting to be discharged from hospital to their home. Patients are discharged through the Lounge to maintain and facilitate capacity and flow of the hospital, freeing up much needed beds for emergency and elective patients on a day to day basis.



As a Staff Nurse working in the team you will work within the discharge team alongside site managers and ward team to ensure seamless discharges.



The Discharge Lounge registered nurse will assist patients with:



The prescribed medications required to take home on discharge. These will be explained by the trained member of staff.



Follow up District nurse referrals if needed.



Administer any medications as needed and indicated.



Liaise Site Managers and Discharge Coordinators and care providers.



Liaise with transport.



Liaise with pharmacy.



Contact next of kin.



Check observations when needed.



Health education on Discharge.



Any support you in all matters relating to your discharge.



There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.



Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.



At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.



We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.



We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.



Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for a detailed description of the main duties of the role.