JOB OVERVIEW

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Community Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

OUR MISSION: ‘TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY’

• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors
  We are looking for RN’s to cover our 3 community wards. These are:
  Molesey Community Hospital - KT8 2LU
  Dorking Community Hospital - RH4 2AA
  Mary Seacole Unit (Epsom Hospital) - KT18 7EG

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patientsand carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.- Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge whenchanges in circumstances may affect patient care.- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.- Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of- Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.- Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.- To develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.- To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.- Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.