Job summary
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to deliver high quality care to patients within Clayponds Hospital and Rehabilitation Unit in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being. You will accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge. You will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care to patients, communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times and take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
If you are a Registered General Nurse interested in delivering an integrated and rehabilitative care to patients, this role/s will be ideal for you.
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.
Main duties of the job
Each ward has 24 beds; 3 bays and 4 Siderooms with a staffing level of; 1 Ward Manager, 3 RGNs and 3/4 HCA and a Matron for the day. At night, there will be 3 RGNs and 2 HCAs for the ward and a Senior Nurse Cover for the whole unit.
Key working relationships
Nursing and Medical Staff
Senior Ward Nurse
Ward Manager
Multidisciplinary Team/Occupational Therapist Team/Physiotherapist Team/Pharmacy Team/Doctors
Patients and their Carers
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible in ensuring that patients are at the centre of the care you deliver, personal preferences are always put into considerations. As part of your role you will:
Document 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.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing patient facing interventions/post registration experience working in acute setting/inpatient setting/hospital setting
- oExperience managing care for acutely ill patients
- oExperience of providing clinical information to wider MDT
- oExperience of working within a community or in-patient setting as undergraduate
- oExperience of teaching/training and or providing supervision
Desirable
- oWorking with a Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy team within an inpatient and community setting
- oExperience of providing clinical interventions within an acute and community setting
- oExperience of participating in QSIR/quality improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of KSF and where this role functions
- oKnowledge of patient safety measures
- oKnowledge of safeguarding
- oWorking knowledge of NHS 10 year plan
- oKnowledge of frailty and impact on wider health determinants
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of intermediate care pathways
- oKnowledge of intermediate care guidance and best practice
- oBroad medical knowledge including end of life, chronic conditions and frailty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
- oCommunicate clear message and guidance
- oRemain professional at all times in line with NHS KSF
Desirable
- oAble to challenge practice constructively to implement change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing patient facing interventions/post registration experience working in acute setting/inpatient setting/hospital setting
- oExperience managing care for acutely ill patients
- oExperience of providing clinical information to wider MDT
- oExperience of working within a community or in-patient setting as undergraduate
- oExperience of teaching/training and or providing supervision
Desirable
- oWorking with a Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy team within an inpatient and community setting
- oExperience of providing clinical interventions within an acute and community setting
- oExperience of participating in QSIR/quality improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of KSF and where this role functions
- oKnowledge of patient safety measures
- oKnowledge of safeguarding
- oWorking knowledge of NHS 10 year plan
- oKnowledge of frailty and impact on wider health determinants
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of intermediate care pathways
- oKnowledge of intermediate care guidance and best practice
- oBroad medical knowledge including end of life, chronic conditions and frailty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
- oCommunicate clear message and guidance
- oRemain professional at all times in line with NHS KSF
Desirable
- oAble to challenge practice constructively to implement change
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).
