Staff Nurse - Charlwood Ward
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse post within the surgical division to join a dynamic and growing team on Charlwood Ward.
Charlwood ward is a 20 bedded acute gastroenterology ward. We look after a variety of patients within both the gastroenterology field and the surgical field. The types of patients you would expect to see are:
- ALD/Liver disease
- IBD - Crohns/UC
- Cancers - liver, pancreas, gall bladder, bile duct, esophagus
- Malnourished patients requiring additional nutritional supplements either enterally or parentally
- UGI bleeds or LGI bleeds
- and many more
The post holder will be expected to act as a role model in the assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of a high standard of care for patients admitted to the ward.
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers within Charlwood ward. Take part in the development and continual improvement of the service ensuring it is responsive and patient centered with the support of the Sister/Charge Nurse, Senior Sister and Matron. Be expected to work autonomously and independently, take part in the daily running of the department whilst providing advice and support to nursing assistances.
The service we provide is 24/7 therefore the post holder will be part of a shift rotation.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure that all patients and carers are kept fully informed whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of care are delivered, liaising with members of the multiple disciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high standard of care. The department focuses on staff development actively seeks and creates opportunities for professional growth and development both within the Trust and utilising external sources.
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:o Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.o National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.o We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-6669887-AT
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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