About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Rehabilitation Ward at Woking Community Hospital. Alexandra Ward provides comprehensive, integrated rehabilitation for adults who are recovering from illness or injury, or who are experiencing an increase in frailty and deteriorating functional abilities.
The Band 5 nurse role is a key part of the multi-disciplinary team providing 24-hour care and therapeutic support to patients who are either being discharged from an acute hospital or being transferring directly from the community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse, who cares about the experience of the older person in hospital, and wants to ensure that individuals are treated with care, dignity and respect.
Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess valid UK right-to-work documentation.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse role works across a seven-day week, working shift patterns of both long days and nights. This promotes a consistent approach to the clinical management of the patients and rehabilitation on the ward by all staff.
You will be supporting the Ward Matron, and Sister/ Charge nurse role in in the co-ordination and monitoring of person-centred care.
As a member of the multi-disciplinary team you will work without direct supervision, supporting the team in promoting health, independence and maximising the quality of life of patients.
You will be supervising Healthcare Assistant and students where necessary and co-ordination of ward management.
You will regularly act as Nurse in Charge for the ward in the absence of the Ward Matron, or Sister/ Charge Nurse acting as main point of contact for any staffing problems occurring on site within the shift and the appropriate escalation of these to the Senior Manager on call.
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work with frail older adults who have varying medical needs, including confusional states, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, post-stroke, falls, post-operative recovery of fractures, and general reduced mobility.
To have responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care with minimal supervision.
To promote a high standard of evidenced based nursing care and dignity for patients at all times.
To assist senior nurses with ensuring patients nutritional status is maintained and maximised to facilitate patient recovery and well-being
To assist senior nurses with ensuring a clean ward environment for patient care and best practice in infection control.
To support the Ward Matron and Sister/ Charge Nurse to ensure performance indicators are achieved e.g. infection rates, average length of stay, delayed discharges.
To participate in clinical governance activities as required eg ward audits, and support the Ward Matron and Sister/ Charge Nurse in the implementation of action plans.
See attached Job Description for full details of role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of professional nursing standards Able to accurately assess, monitor and document risk Is able to problem solve quickly, accurately and innovatively. Understanding of adult protection issues Previous experience of team working Has IT skills: including using email, Microsoft word and Excel and electronic patient records e.g. EMIS . Able to use email, basic word and excel packages Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Listening skills Leadership skills including taking nurse in charge role when necessary Interpersonal skills
Desirable
Knowledge and skills in nurse led discharge or willingness to learn. Knowledge and skills within clinical governance Knowledge and skills in benchmarking. Knowledge of community hospitals agenda Training in rehabilitation/ frailty/dementia/falls/stroke/orthopaedics
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) and has current live PIN on NMC register
Desirable
Mentorship and assessment qualification Degree or Diploma in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working within a ward environment Interest in working in rehabilitation Interest in working with frail older adults. Minimum six months NHS or equivalent health care system experience is essential
Desirable
Experience of working with older adults, including patients with confusional states/dementia. Experience of working with post-stroke patients/ neuro-rehabilitation.
Personal Attributes and other Essential
Empathetic manner Adaptable and imaginative Flexibility in working pattern including weekends and nights Motivated Show Initiative Ability to travel to other sites
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.
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 CSH Surrey
Address Alexandra Ward, Woking Community Hospital
Heathside Road
Woking
Surrey
GU22 7HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)