Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing task to aid a safe and timely discharge, within the boundaries of your role which may include identifying bloods to be taken, cannulate patients requiring diagnostic investigations, Ability to provide essential patient care to patients when required. Track discharge medications supporting timely discharges. Support discharge planning during ward board rounds. Working with the clinical team to support in a timely and sensitive manner any referrals the patient may require. Support to ensure reason to reside and estimated date of discharge is completed and accurate. Book patient transport booking and troubleshoot transport issues. Distribution and collection of patient and visitor feedback Work closely with MDT, clinical site manager, clinical flow team and flow matron to ensure flow is maintained through the ward at all times. To work with the nurse in charge to complete delegated tasks which ensure that patients are discharged home in a timely manner. To work with the nursing team to ensure that all educational needs have been met prior to the patient being discharged, e.g., catheter care, stoma care, wound care advice. To work with the nursing teams to ensure a seamless discharge between the hospital and the community is maintained. This includes but not limited to, ordering equipment e.g., catheter supplies, nephrostomy supplies, district nurse requests, outpatient appointments e.g., TWOC clinic. To work with allied health professionals to ensure that patients are discharged home safely and in a timely manner with the correct support that is required on discharge e.g., equipment, rehabilitation, care package. To ensure that bed spaces are fully cleaned and prepared for the next patient. Assist the Nurse in Charge with delegated tasks, supporting with the flow of patients, including dealing with telephone enquiries contacting patients families etc. whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Support in the review of stranded and super stranded patients. Maintain accurate records of patient flow through the unit. Demonstrates own duties to new starters and supervises work of students and HealthCare Support Workers Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g., breaking of bad news. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant to role. Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care with supervision accessible. To work alongside the clinical team supporting patients on the ward to be nursed in an appropriate ward/area. Undertakes a range of core clinical skills which may include: Venepuncture Patient observations including Blood pressure, Oxygen saturations, heart rate, respirations, temperature, pain score, News score Peripheral Cannula removal Swabbing to include MRSA, FLU, COVID, Obtain samples including urine dip, from a catheter, MSU and faeces, sputum, Blood glucose and ketone testing ECG Observe wounds and change simple dressings Bladder scan Skin assessment Catheter removal Female catheter insertion Pregnancy testing There may also be role specific clinical skills that you will be required to develop competency in to undertake your role (see Addendum One). Addendum One There may also be specialty specific clinical skills that align to the band 3 CSW role profile that you will be required to develop competency in, in order to undertake your role. These skills will be discussed with you with your line manager.