Central London Community Health Trust

Ward Sister

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Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

An exciting opportunity has risen to work in our bed-based unit at Potters Bar Community Hospital. The ward is a 29 bedded rehabilitation unit working as part of Herts Division Bedded Unit for Central London Community Healthcare.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 Registered Nurse with experience in acute or community hospital.

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate trust values and have a passion for working with patients during their rehabilitation enabling them to regain maximum self-sufficiency and return home. Applicants must be able to exhibit leadership, motivate and support staff towards continuous learning in the work environment.

You need to be active, innovative, diligent and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-4858

Job locations

Potters Bar Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
To work in a collaborative manner and liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure a high quality service for patients
To lead and monitor the performance and work of the nursing team
To provide a stimulating environment for patients and carers
To ensure the effective running of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
To work in a collaborative manner and liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure a high quality service for patients
To lead and monitor the performance and work of the nursing team
To provide a stimulating environment for patients and carers
To ensure the effective running of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Post-registration qualification in older people's nursing or equivalent.
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at diploma/degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Post-registration qualification in older people's nursing or equivalent.
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at diploma/degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Hospital

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)