Job summary
We are looking for dynamic Senior Nurses (RGN) to join our close knit multidisciplinary team in Clayponds Hospital and Rehabilitation Unit. If you are a Registered General Nurse interested to join a team of enthusiastic and committed professionals in delivering an integrated and rehabilitative care to patients, this role/s will be ideal for you.
The post holders will be integral part of the in-patient team. As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
Clayponds Hospital is a 73 bedded, medically led rehab unit that provides personalised support and care to enable people to recover from periods of acute ill-health, regain function and prepare them to return home and back to their local communities. The unit has 3 different wards; Jasmin and Magnolia being the multi-pathology wards and Rosemary is a neuro ward.
Each ward has 24 beds; 3 bays and 4 Side Rooms with a staffing level of; 1 Ward Manager, 3 RGNs and 4/5 HCA and a Matron for the day. At night, there will be 2 RGNs (B6 & B5) and 3/4 HCAs for the ward and a Senior Nurse Cover for the whole unit.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible in ensuring that patients are at the heart of the care you deliver and their wishes and preferences are always put into considerations. You will undertake the care planning activities for patients to meet changing physical, psychological and social needs, taking into consideration their privacy, dignity, personal choice and consent. Ensure care plans are developed in collaboration with patients and their family/friends (where appropriate) and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake all aspects of medicine management in line with legal, professional and regulatory requirements. Be responsible in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of patients and colleagues. You will plan, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being and able to adapt and address situations in a safe and timely manner.
You are expected to communicate effectively with patients, their friends and family and other stakeholders, striving for high quality in everything you do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for our service users.
Our staff are central to delivering the service vision and we are keen to recruit high calibre staff who will be offered the support required to fulfil their roles as well as being provided with the training and experience to further their skills and build a career of which they can be proud.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together.
We have a dedicated Modern Matron and Head of Nursing who provides support in maintaining high quality service, identifying gaps and leads on service improvements.
We have an excellent supervision and CPD program, relevant trainings and courses offered internally and externally. We welcome new and innovative ideas as part of our growing quality improvement (QI) culture as a Trust.
Learning and personal development is extremely encouraged and we have a well-established appraisal system and funding for relevant external and internal courses.
Free parking for staff is available on site as well easily accessible through public transports.
Annual Leave up to 33 days a year plus bank holidays.
For further queries about the role or request for informal visit (strongly encouraged) please contact;
Betsy Galuga Service Manager
07548 142111
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together.
We have a dedicated Modern Matron and Head of Nursing who provides support in maintaining high quality service, identifying gaps and leads on service improvements.
We have an excellent supervision and CPD program, relevant trainings and courses offered internally and externally. We welcome new and innovative ideas as part of our growing quality improvement (QI) culture as a Trust.
Learning and personal development is extremely encouraged and we have a well-established appraisal system and funding for relevant external and internal courses.
Free parking for staff is available on site as well easily accessible through public transports.
Annual Leave up to 33 days a year plus bank holidays.
For further queries about the role or request for informal visit (strongly encouraged) please contact;
Betsy Galuga Service Manager
07548 142111
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor
- Commitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course
- Advanced clinical assessment skills at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- Experience of supervising junior staff in the team
- Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically
- Ability to problem solves and prioritise.
- Experience of complaints handling
Desirable
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care.
- Aware of current professional nursing issues.
- Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- Knowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
- Ability to influence service delivery and policy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management and ability to prioritise work
- Good decision making skills
- Effective team working skills
- Knowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery
- Knowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor
- Commitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course
- Advanced clinical assessment skills at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- Experience of supervising junior staff in the team
- Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically
- Ability to problem solves and prioritise.
- Experience of complaints handling
Desirable
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care.
- Aware of current professional nursing issues.
- Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- Knowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
- Ability to influence service delivery and policy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management and ability to prioritise work
- Good decision making skills
- Effective team working skills
- Knowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery
- Knowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
