Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

Rosewood is a registered care home with nursing services, accommodating up to eight individuals with learning disabilities and associated profound physical and health needs. The home is registered to perform two regulated activities:

1. Providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care.

2. Treating disease, disorder, or injury.

Rosewood is a spacious, purpose-built bungalow featuring eight large single rooms. These rooms are designed to cater to both male and female adults and include overhead tracking systems. Some rooms are also equipped with epilepsy monitoring systems, enabling us to meet the complex needs of each resident.

Our dedicated staff team comprises both nursing care professionals and support workers. They are committed to helping residents engage in active lifestyles that support their personal aspirations and life dreams.

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.

The post holder would be expected to participate in forthcoming/future staff rotation schemes and work flexibly to meet the needs of the home. If the post holder is newly qualified, they will be offered a comprehensive preceptorship package.

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

03 July 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

325-7197447-PLD-B

Job locations

ROSEWOOD

FARMFIELD DRIVE, CHARLWOOD

HORLEY

RH6 0BG

Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAIL.

Act as Shift Leader, keyworker, and delegate responsibilities to colleagues in line with peoples needs and preferences, ensuring the shift planner is updated accordingly.
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.
Where appropriate, actively support individuals to pursue paid/unpaid work and educational opportunities.

To provide person centered support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity always.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAIL.

Act as Shift Leader, keyworker, and delegate responsibilities to colleagues in line with peoples needs and preferences, ensuring the shift planner is updated accordingly.
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.
Where appropriate, actively support individuals to pursue paid/unpaid work and educational opportunities.

To provide person centered support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity always.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration as RNLD, RMN , OR RG
If Successful Willing to complete Nightingale Challenge Leadership Programme.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with a learning disability and Autism.
Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of leading a shift
Experienced Driver

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration as RNLD, RMN , OR RG
If Successful Willing to complete Nightingale Challenge Leadership Programme.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with a learning disability and Autism.
Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of leading a shift
Experienced Driver

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.