Central London Community Health Trust

Registered Nurse

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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!

Band 5 registered nurse to be working in rehab unit at Potters Bar community hospital.

The post holder will be a member of the ward team, working predominately on day duty, but internal rotation will be necessary onto nights in line with service needs.

The post holder may be required to take responsibility for the shift in the absence of senior staff. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care, following the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct, Trust and Hospital policies.

A commitment to health promotion, teaching and training is essential.

Main duties of the job

Comply with the ward philosophy of care.

Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is always provided.

Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.

Have regard for patient's customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.

Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient's individual needs.

Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medication in line with Hospital policy and NMC Guidelines.

Ensure patients achieve optimum physical and mental comfort during their ward stay.

Participate in the experience of pre-registered students in placement. Carry out appropriate training and mentoring of pre-registered students and junior staff as requested.

Develop specialist skills and knowledge by participation in group work, committees, and workshops, including Link Nurse/facilitator roles.

At times act as the patient's advocate, raising concerns about services, the Trust, or other agencies.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
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

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-6808859

Job locations

Potters Bar Community Hospital.

Barnet Lane

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN/RN with current registration
NMC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training

Experience

Essential

Understanding of working in a rehabilitation unit or intermediate care setting
Knowledge of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of supervising junior staff and coordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
Experience of evidence-based care
Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

Broad work in a community hospital setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Friendly and approachable manner.
Ability to organise self and others.
Ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
Ability to teach peers, patients, and carers.
Pre-empt and deal with complaints effectively as appropriate.
Phlebotomy/male catheterisation or willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

Team worker

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN/RN with current registration
NMC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training

Experience

Essential

Understanding of working in a rehabilitation unit or intermediate care setting
Knowledge of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of supervising junior staff and coordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
Experience of evidence-based care
Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

Broad work in a community hospital setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Friendly and approachable manner.
Ability to organise self and others.
Ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
Ability to teach peers, patients, and carers.
Pre-empt and deal with complaints effectively as appropriate.
Phlebotomy/male catheterisation or willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

Team worker

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 Community Hospital.

Barnet Lane

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 Community Hospital.

Barnet Lane

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

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