Job summary
The expectations within this job description will be met through hands on clinical practice, education and training and research. This is to ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within the designated clinical area.
The post holder will support the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Band 5 Staff Nurse- Swift Ward
Swift is the planned surgical care ward, based at Epsom Hospital, caring for patients undergoing a wide variety of planned surgical operations. We are looking for Band 5 staff nurses to join the team.
We have a high turnover of general surgical patients admitted through our elective pathway and an exciting opportunity has arisen to develop an enhanced care bay for our surgical patients within Swift Ward and to work closely with our colleagues in critical care. Swift Ward has developed close working relationships with the Day Case Unit, Theatres and the high Dependency Unit to deliver high standards of care.
If providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right are important to you this could be the role for you. We would love to hear from you to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma in Nursing/ Degree or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional nursing issues relating to the specialty.
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using databases
- Computer skills.
- Willingness to develop own practice.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly within an Acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of team or ward management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to team working, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Has a flexible and adaptable approach.
- Well organised and resourceful.
Desirable
- Creative and lateral thinker.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma in Nursing/ Degree or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional nursing issues relating to the specialty.
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using databases
- Computer skills.
- Willingness to develop own practice.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly within an Acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of team or ward management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to team working, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Has a flexible and adaptable approach.
- Well organised and resourceful.
Desirable
- Creative and lateral thinker.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
