Central London Community Health Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has risen to work in our bed-based unit at Potters Bar Community Hospital. Oakmere Ward is a 29 bedded rehabilitation unit working as part of Herts Division Bedded Unit for Central London Community Healthcare.

We are looking for a dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse with experience in acute or community hospital. You need to have a passion for working with patients during their rehabilitation enabling them to regain maximum self-sufficiency and return home. Working as part of the Multidisciplinary team, you will deliver adapted nursing and rehabilitation care to patients and will be supported by the senior experienced nursing staff and the highly skilled therapy team. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with shifts pattern covering night and day.

You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and offer care in a kind and compassionate manner. You need to be active, innovative, diligent and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a member of the ward team, working predominately on day duty, but internal rotation will be necessary onto nights in line with service needs.

The post holder may be required to take responsibility for the shift in the absence of senior staff. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care, following the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct, Trust and Hospital policies.

A commitment to health promotion, teaching and training is essential.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH

Details

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,408 to £34,581 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-4791

Job locations

Potters Bar Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Comply with the ward philosophy of care.
  • Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is always provided.
  • Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Have regard for patient's customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
  • Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient's individual needs.

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Comply with the ward philosophy of care.
  • Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is always provided.
  • Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Have regard for patient's customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
  • Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient's individual needs.

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • RGN/RN with current registration
  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • RGN/RN with current registration
  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Sue Vithanage

sue.vithanage@nhs.net

07584270300

Details

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,408 to £34,581 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-4791

Job locations

Potters Bar Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY


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