About this role
Job summary Surrey Downs Health & Care Dorking Hospital is a rehabilitation community hospital, we aim to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients. We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated nurse willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge The team work Shift patterns (long days 7:30am-8pm and night shifts 7:30pm-8am)
Main duties of the job
To work within the team, contributing to team management and the development of innovative practice. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of holistic care packages.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey County Council
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as part of the team and be accountable in the provision of a high standard of individual quality client care, within the agreed guidelines. To treat all clients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times. To participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation programmes of holistic care Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers. To take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of clients. To work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the Senior Team Member To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to company procedures. To maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care To maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines. To support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities. To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the client. To be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals. To participate in the companys Clinical Governance Strategy. To participate in the companys Risk Management Strategy To undertake any such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with responsibilities and scale of the pos
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for more details.
Please note that the vacancy may close early if we receive high number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1st level registration Evidence of clinical competencies
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development
Experience Essential
To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS Experience/knowledge relevant to particular post
Desirable
Experience of clinical supervision and appraisal Involvement in quality programmes
Skills Essential
Effective communication, written and verbal IT and data entry skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members.
Other Essential
To adapt positively to changes in working practices and patterns.
Desirable
Ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Ranmore Ward Dorking Hospital
Horsham road
Dorking
RH4 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)