Job summary
An opportunity for 22.5 hours per week has arisen for a motivated and experienced
RGN to undertake a 6 month secondment to the role of Ward Matron at Caterham
Dene Hospital.
This secondment provides an excellent and exciting
opportunity to develop your leadership and operational management skills. Full support, mentoring and appropriate
training will be provided to enhance this opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the day to day running of our 28 bedded Intermediate Care Ward. You will undertake a Senior Nursing role within the multidisciplinary team to promote the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of patients. You will ensure that patients receive a high standard patient centred nursing care that is safe effective and evidence based.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for the leadership and day-to-day clinical and operational
management of Caterham Dene Ward.
The post holder
will lead, support and provide clinical advice and expertise to the
multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective management of
patients.
They will be
responsible for the delivery and continuing development of an effective and
appropriate service that targets resources effectively, ensuring timely
discharge and capacity within the beds.
The post holder will also be accountable for maintaining CQC standards
and meeting key performance indicators.
The post holder
will be required to promote the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of
patients by being highly visible on the ward and supporting junior staff to
ensure that patients receive a high standard of nursing care.
The full job description can be found under supporitng documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for the leadership and day-to-day clinical and operational
management of Caterham Dene Ward.
The post holder
will lead, support and provide clinical advice and expertise to the
multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective management of
patients.
They will be
responsible for the delivery and continuing development of an effective and
appropriate service that targets resources effectively, ensuring timely
discharge and capacity within the beds.
The post holder will also be accountable for maintaining CQC standards
and meeting key performance indicators.
The post holder
will be required to promote the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of
patients by being highly visible on the ward and supporting junior staff to
ensure that patients receive a high standard of nursing care.
The full job description can be found under supporitng documents.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Broad range of clinical skills
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to organise the work load, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of current nursing workforce issues
- Clear understanding of health and social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse [adults] with a valid NMC registration.
- Mentor preparation, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Leadership and management course.
- Relevant post registration qualifications.
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on- going personal development and training.
- Continuing health care experience or training.
- Prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Other
Essential
- Reliable and Flexible
- Ability to work well in stressful situations
- Innovative
- Assertive
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience at Band 6 or 7 level
- Experience of staff management
- Evidence of professional development
- Experience of initiating and participating in clinical audit
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Broad range of clinical skills
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to organise the work load, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Computer literate
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of current nursing workforce issues
- Clear understanding of health and social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse [adults] with a valid NMC registration.
- Mentor preparation, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Leadership and management course.
- Relevant post registration qualifications.
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on- going personal development and training.
- Continuing health care experience or training.
- Prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Other
Essential
- Reliable and Flexible
- Ability to work well in stressful situations
- Innovative
- Assertive
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience at Band 6 or 7 level
- Experience of staff management
- Evidence of professional development
- Experience of initiating and participating in clinical audit
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).
Additional information
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).
