Job summary
BANK STAFF NURSES
Join First Community
Health and Care to make a real difference to patients.
Caterham Dene Hospital
ward are seeking Registered Nurses to join our bank/temporary workforce. We
recognise that dedicated staff need the flexibility to work the hours and
shifts which suit you. We can offer you part time or full-time bank hours. Day
shifts are 7.5 hours and night shifts are 10 hours.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking highly
motivated and enthusiastic staff nurses with a commitment to using their first-class
skills to provide first class care, to our client group.
We have been
rated outstanding by CQC because our staff care passionately about our patients
and as an organisation we care passionately about our staff.
We offer a supportive
and inclusive work environment, a comprehensive induction programme, support
with revalidation and a learning programme to support your continuing
professional development.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed
to providing first rate care and services to its local community?
First Community is a CQC rated Good staff owned
social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across
east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.
Everyone here 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 employee benefits including a car
salary sacrifice scheme.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and is
committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority
groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority
ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
If you are offered a position with us, we will contact you
to discuss the process and try to make your onboarding journey as quick and
smooth as possible.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role within the ward management team to provide a quality, patient centred and supportive environment where patients can reach their full rehabilitation potential. The post holder will contribute to the promotion of an environment which encourages and supports the development of nursing practice. The post holder will be expected to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the organisation and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
With support from senior nursing staff, the post holder will be able to demonstrate clinical skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised patient care. Acting as a role model, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in the ward area.
Please see attached document for the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role within the ward management team to provide a quality, patient centred and supportive environment where patients can reach their full rehabilitation potential. The post holder will contribute to the promotion of an environment which encourages and supports the development of nursing practice. The post holder will be expected to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the organisation and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
With support from senior nursing staff, the post holder will be able to demonstrate clinical skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised patient care. Acting as a role model, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in the ward area.
Please see attached document for the full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse [adults] with a valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- BSc / Dip.N
- Mentor Prep or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands scope of professional practice and accountability.
- Awareness of own professional development needs.
- Awareness of current changes in primary care services.
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Well organised and an ability to manage own time effectively.
- Flexible
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing older adults.
- Return to practice applicants must have completed a relevant course.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of rehabilitation nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess an interest in rehabilitation nursing.
- Willingness to professionally develop in line with service developments.
- Ability to reflect on practice.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to work in partnership with community services.
- Computer literate/ computer skills.
Desirable
- Administration of intravenous antibiotics or willingness to undertake.
- Canulation skills or willingness to undertake.
- Phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse [adults] with a valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- BSc / Dip.N
- Mentor Prep or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands scope of professional practice and accountability.
- Awareness of own professional development needs.
- Awareness of current changes in primary care services.
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Well organised and an ability to manage own time effectively.
- Flexible
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing older adults.
- Return to practice applicants must have completed a relevant course.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of rehabilitation nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess an interest in rehabilitation nursing.
- Willingness to professionally develop in line with service developments.
- Ability to reflect on practice.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to work in partnership with community services.
- Computer literate/ computer skills.
Desirable
- Administration of intravenous antibiotics or willingness to undertake.
- Canulation skills or willingness to undertake.
- Phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
