Central London Community Health Trust

Staff Nurse - Rehabilitation

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Job summary

Staff nurse - Band 5 - Merton Community Rehabilitation Beds

Merton Intermediate Care Services provide high quality, comprehensive patient centred rehabilitation service in which individuals and their carers are enabled to live a full life in the community achieving a good quality of life, maximising their wellbeing, choices and independence whether at home or in the bed based rehabilitation unit.

We are looking for dynamic experienced Band 5 Registered General Nurses with acute or community experience to provide 24 hour nursing in a rehabilitation ethos to patients at Merton's bed based nurse led community rehabilitation unit.

You will be expected to demonstrate that you are a competent, patient focused practitioner with excellent communication skills with the ability to positively contribute to patient experience and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

We will provide robust training to ensure you are supported and competent including core mandatory training which includes medicines management, CPR, wound care & competency assessments linking into objective setting and appraisal.

Newly Qualified nurses are welcome to apply and will receive preceptorship

For further information please speak to Chantel Philbert, Acting Matron on 02081025885

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing nursing and rehabilitation for Merton rehabilitation beds.

To undertake nursing assessments without supervision and to determine patient need/risk and plan, implement and evaluate their care

In the absence of senior colleagues take charge of the unit, manage the admission of patients, provide care and discharge planning whilst contributing to the effective working of the Rehabilitation Unit.

To work in partnership with multi-disciplinary members of the team, other professionals and agencies, to meet the health and rehabilitation needs of patients within the Rehabilitation Unit.

To maintain standards of clinical nursing care using an evidence-based approach within the unit, incorporating principles and values of clinical governance.

Ensure effective communication is maintained at all times, whilst providing support, supervision and clinical expertise to all members of the team.

To participate in the professional development and preceptorship/mentorship of clinical support workers, post basic learners and students.

About us

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)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9235

Job locations

L5 Merton Inpatient beds

London

SM4 5DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence based to patients with a variety of presentations
To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meets the needs of the clients/patients using an appropriate nursing model.
To liaise with, and where appropriate initiate referrals, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and carers.
To identify and record all new problems and concerns and report back to the senior colleagues.
To undertake activities that promote health, reduce risk and disease prevention
To provide information and support to patients and carers to promote and optimise positive health

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence based to patients with a variety of presentations
To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meets the needs of the clients/patients using an appropriate nursing model.
To liaise with, and where appropriate initiate referrals, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and carers.
To identify and record all new problems and concerns and report back to the senior colleagues.
To undertake activities that promote health, reduce risk and disease prevention
To provide information and support to patients and carers to promote and optimise positive health

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing post-registration professional education and training.

Desirable

Mentor training

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing post-registration professional education and training.

Desirable

Mentor 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

L5 Merton Inpatient beds

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

L5 Merton Inpatient beds

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

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