Bank Community District Nurse - SD H&C

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a registered nurse to join our district nursing team. You will treat patients with dignity, assess care needs, and plan holistic care in partnership with families and carers.

The role requires 6 months post-qualification experience and current professional registration with the NMC. You will work with the SDHC partnership to uphold high standards of evidence-based nursing and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 6 months post-qualification nursing experience.
• Professional registration with the NMC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team undertaking lead responsibilities as negotiated with District Nurse.
• Treat all patients as individuals, respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assess individual care needs, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care.
• Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers.
• Promote health and wellbeing of the patient.
• Maintain clear and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures.
• Facilitate/undertake training and professional updating for team and students.
• Act as an assessor and mentor to staff.
• Maintain standards of evidence-based nursing care.

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Principle Duties to include:

• Work as part of the team undertaking lead responsibilities as negotiated and agreed with District Nurse
• Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times
• Assess individual care needs, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care
• Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers
• Take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of the patient
• Develop effective communication and liaison systems
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures
• Facilitate/undertake training and professional updating for team and students
• Act as an assessor and mentor to qualified and unqualified staff
• Maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care
• Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines
• Support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities
• Work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the senior team member, deputising as required
• Be responsible and maintain timely patient care
• Be responsible for maintain data entry and other record keeping
• To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the patient
• Be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Participate in the SDHC Clinical Governance Strategy
• Participate in the SDHC Risk Management Strategy
• Undertake any such other duties which may be required from time to time as are consistent with the post
• Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines
• Staff are employed to work within SDHC localities and may be reasonably requested to move base temporarily or on a more permanent basis, as requested by service needs

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• 6 Months post qualification Experience

Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Professional Registration

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.