Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

Larkfield is a beautiful 6 bedded registered care home with nursing services. CQC registered to provide accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treating disease, disorder, or injury. Our bedrooms are spacious and can easily be adapted to meet the need of the occupants. We have a sensory room for the individuals we support to meet their sensory needs. Staff are trained to a high standard to meet the dynamic nature of health and social care.

We are in the village of Charlwood, proud of our peaceful and idyllic setting. We are 30-minute walk of Horley Town centre, with Crawley town centre and Gatwick airport about 10-minute drive away.

We have a team comprising of nurses and health care assistants (Band 2 and Band 3) who provide 24hour care, supporting individuals with different needs such as autism, mental health and learning disability. All our activities are tailored to meet individual needs and interest.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of person-centred care and to be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students. To take a greater leadership role in the home in the absence of the manager/ other senior staff.

As a Staff Nurse you will Act as Shift Leader, keyworker, and delegate responsibilities to colleagues in line with people's needs and preferences, ensuring the shift planner is updated accordingly.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7201182-PLD

Job locations

LARKFIELD CARE HOME

FARMFIELD DRIVE, CHARLWOOD

HORLEY

RH6 0GN

Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Support people with their medication, Administration, ordering, and stock checking.
Assist individuals with eating and drinking.
Support personal hygiene needs and all aspects of personal care, such as bathing/ showering and support with continence needs.
Support physical care needs which may be due to a range of acute or chronic difficulties and includes manual handling using equipment provided.
Contribute to, monitor and record, health checks, risk assessments and care plans, using physical records and/or digital tools (depending on registered home).
Promote and respond to the choices and preferences of the people we support, as detailed in person-centered plans.
Support an active and enjoyable lifestyle of individuals, by encouraging a range of leisure and social interests. Support on holidays, as identified in their person-centered plans.
Support individuals to maintain and extend their family connections, friendships, and social networks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Support people with their medication, Administration, ordering, and stock checking.
Assist individuals with eating and drinking.
Support personal hygiene needs and all aspects of personal care, such as bathing/ showering and support with continence needs.
Support physical care needs which may be due to a range of acute or chronic difficulties and includes manual handling using equipment provided.
Contribute to, monitor and record, health checks, risk assessments and care plans, using physical records and/or digital tools (depending on registered home).
Promote and respond to the choices and preferences of the people we support, as detailed in person-centered plans.
Support an active and enjoyable lifestyle of individuals, by encouraging a range of leisure and social interests. Support on holidays, as identified in their person-centered plans.
Support individuals to maintain and extend their family connections, friendships, and social networks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration as RNLD, RMN, RG
Willing to complete the Nightingale Challenge Leadership Programme if successful to role.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with people with a learning disability and Autism minimum of 1 year. This can include placements as part f a degree.
Experience working in a Team

Desirable

Experience leading a shift.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration as RNLD, RMN, RG
Willing to complete the Nightingale Challenge Leadership Programme if successful to role.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with people with a learning disability and Autism minimum of 1 year. This can include placements as part f a degree.
Experience working in a Team

Desirable

Experience leading a shift.

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.