University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Departure Lounge
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Staff Nurse - Discharge Lounge
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to assist in the service delivery of the Discharge Lounge.
About the Role
The Discharge Lounge operates Monday-Friday 8am-8pm based at both Bournemouth and Poole sites. Our aim is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for our patients transferring from hospital to home and to support timely flow and bed availability in UHD.
Responsibilities
Applicants will be expected to be flexible, have an innovative approach to meet the needs of the patients and service. Applicants should meet the essential requirements and recent experience working as a Staff Nurse and experience in discharge planning would be desirable.
Requirements
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.
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Location
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital
Interview
Interview: W/C 14th September 2026
Further Information
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About UHD
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Alex Angelozzi
- Job title: Deputy Clinical Leader
- Email address: a.angelozzi@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 019 4172
Additional contact information: Alex Angelozzi/Rory Fletcher on 0300 019 4172/3746
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