Registered Nurse Discharge Lounge
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Discharge Lounge team at Torbay Hospital. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients with a wide range of health conditions, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, developing care plans, and educating patients and families. The position offers opportunities to develop strong clinical skills and broaden your knowledge in a challenging environment.
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered (Level 1)
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway
- Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
- Qualifications and training
- NMC Registered (Level 1)
- Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway
- Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse Discharge Lounge
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.
You will be required to be exemplary role models, working collaboratively with senior members of the team, including the ward manager, matron and lead nurse.
As a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carer's, providing high standards of care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary professional team and to be responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning care for designated patients
Main duties of the job
We care for patients with a wide range of health conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
Your main duties include, although are not limited to:
- Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition
- Administering medications and treatments including IVs, injections, wound care
- Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders
- Collaborating with healthcare teams such as allied health and medical professionals,
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