Staff Nurse

NHS; Horley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider seeks a Staff Nurse to lead shifts and deliver person-centered care in a registered nursing home. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience with individuals with learning disabilities. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment in Horley.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• NMC registration and relevant qualifications in nursing.
• Experience with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage care delivery.
• Support personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Contribute to health assessments and care plans.

Skills

Experience working with people with learning disabilities

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration as RNLD, RMN, or RG

Willingness to complete Nightingale Challenge Leadership Programme

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 25 September 2025

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.

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!

Job responsibilities

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• 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

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

Experience

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearIncl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.