Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a first class community healthcare service!
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our amazing teams within our two inpatient wards at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. We specialise in short term rehabilitation for patients over the age of 18. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and to support timely discharges from the local acute hospitals.
Main duties of the job
As one of our Band 5 Registered Nurses you will lead a small team of Healthcare Assistants and together you will contribute to the care of our patients through observing, monitoring and recording their progress during their rehabilitation with us. This role is essential in communicating and effectively managing any changes in our patients' conditions, right through to planning their safe discharge. Our Nurses holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, whilst working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients reach their rehabilitation potential.
We work on a seven day shift system with occasional night duty by arrangement. We are very happy to discuss working patterns with you as well as support your transition from an acute or non NHS site.
About us
We offer you:
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle including a range of shift lengths
- Continued professional development and in-house training
- Staff wellbeing programme
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Card for high street discounts
- Free onsite parking
Our incredible staff empower patients to work as partners in their care, respecting their individual choices and differences, and encouraging self care. We are extremely proud of our service that supports patients to maximise their ability to live independently and return home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasksHolistic assessment and care planning.Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary team.Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and asnegotiated in supervision.An awareness of health, safety and security risksEngagement in service provision and change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasksHolistic assessment and care planning.Individualised care and the promotion of self-care.Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary team.Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and asnegotiated in supervision.An awareness of health, safety and security risksEngagement in service provision and change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
- RN qualification
- Evidence a range of clinical competencies: venepuncture, male catheterisation, current tissue viability, IV administration, blood transfusion.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
- Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services.
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to reflect and learning from situations.
- Clear examples of co-operative team working
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions.
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them.
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
- RN qualification
- Evidence a range of clinical competencies: venepuncture, male catheterisation, current tissue viability, IV administration, blood transfusion.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
- Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services.
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to reflect and learning from situations.
- Clear examples of co-operative team working
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions.
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them.
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients.
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.
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).
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.
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).
