Staff Nurse Reablement Unit | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,763 - £43,466 Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Carshalton, SM51AA |
| Cwmni: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7550491/343-7473655-RB-SK-R-VCG |
Crynodeb
To provide high quality nursing care to patients on the Sutton Health & Care (SHC) Reablement Unit as part of a cohesive Multi-DisciplinaryTeam. The post holder is responsible for holistic assessment and care needs of patients, including planning, implementation and evaluation. Inaddition, the post holder will be involved in health promotion and innovative activities thatenhancepatient servicedelivery andthe patient experience. The post holder will at times have management responsibility such as Nurse In Charge and supervising junior members of staff.
This post is not suitable for a newly qualified nurse.
Work within the Multi-disciplinary Team to provide direct patient care to a patients on Sutton Health and Care Reablement Unit.Takeresponsibilityforagroupofpatientsanddeliverhandsoncarewithinownlevelof competence.
Establishandmaintaineffectiverelationshipswithpatients,carersandthemulti-disciplinaryteamin ordertofacilitatepatientchoiceandindependence.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Clinical
· The post-holder will ensure that in all areas of practice they adhere to all current NMCguidance,andmustmaintainaccurate,comprehensiveandcontemporaneousrecordsinaccordancewithTrustandNMCguidelines,ensuringthatconfidentialityismaintained at all times
· Takeresponsibilityforagroupofpatientsanddeliverhandsoncarewithinownlevelof competence.
· To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence.and ensure that nursing care is patient focused and patient dignity and privacy aremaintainedat alltimes.
· Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social careneedsofpatientsandprovidepersoncentredcareplansthatfacilitatethepatient’sownchoices,promotingindependenceand selfcare,as appropriate.
· Toensurethesafehandlingofbodyfluidsandcontaminatedsharps.
· Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults including risk assessment and taking appropriateactionwhen required.
· Safelyadministerprescribedmedicationsandtomonitortheireffects.
· Usereflectivepracticeasamethodofensuringthatappropriateeffectivenursingcareisdeliveredto eachpatient.
· Ensurecompetencyandsafemaintenanceofallmedicaldeviceswithinthesphereofresponsibility.
· Workwithnursingandother healthcareprofessions,patientsandtheirrelatives/carerstoassist in the timely discharge from the clinical area through appropriate dischargeplanningin conjunction with theDischarge Co-ordinators.
Communication
· Establishandmaintaineffectiverelationshipswithpatients,carersandthemulti-disciplinaryteamin ordertofacilitatepatientchoiceandindependence.
· Toeffectivelycommunicatecomplexandsensitivepatientinformationtocolleagueswithinthenursingserviceandtomulti-disciplinaryteammembersinvolvedwithpatientcare.
· To maintain positive and effective communication and working relationships with patients,their families, and all other professionals to enhance a dignified and high standard of careprovision.
· At all times have an awareness of potential barriers to communication and anunderstanding of how to overcome these barriers to ensure effective communicationoccurs.Ensuredueregardisgiventothecustoms,valuesandspiritualbeliefsofpatientsandcolleaguesandthat equalopportunitiesare practisedatalltimes.
· CommunicateeffectivelythroughITsystemssuchasdatainputandwebbasedinformation.
ProfessionalLeadershipandManagement
· Superviseandsupportunregisteredmembersofstaffandall newmembersoftheteam.
· To organise and prioritise own work without direct supervision, reporting any issues,untowardclinicalincidentsorpersonallimitations,intheappropriatemannertotheseniornurseonduty completingnecessary documentationtolevel ofresponsibility.
· Attendandparticipateinall typesofward/departmentalmeetingsasrequiredincludingbeingthepatient’srepresentative atmulti-disciplinary meetings.
· Supporttheward manager and junior sister/charge nurseinmanagingtheresourcesrequiredintheprovisionofcare,withanawareness ofthe financial implicationsof allactions.
· Assistuntrainedstaffwithall clericalandhousekeepingdutiesincluding useofInpatientandclinical managementsystems
· Checkresultsandfileappropriatelyafterreviewbydoctorwhereappropriate
· Patientnotesmanagement.
· Take appropriate action in regard to any accident or incident to patient, staff or visitorwithinthescopeofthepostholder’sresponsibilityandinlinewithTrustguidelines.
· Toberesponsibleforthecareandsafekeepingofequipmentissuedforpersonalandteamuse and to report any defectorloss.
· Toparticipateinservicedevelopmentactivities,identifyingareasforimprovementasappropriate.
QualityandPerformance
· Contributetotheimplementation,monitoringandreportingofperformanceoutcomemeasures,alertingmanagers ofanyshortfall
· Providecarewithintheclinicalgovernanceframework.
· Toparticipateinclinicalsupervisiononaregularbasiswithadesignatedperson.
· Maintainappropriateanduptodateknowledgeandskillsandundertakecontinuingeducation in accordance with personal and service needs and the Knowledge and SkillsFramework.
· Work and adhere to the needs of the service continuously striving to improve the quality ofserviceprovision
Education,TrainingandDevelopment
· Maintainownmandatorytrainingrequirements.
· In accordance with the NMC Scope of Professional Practice continue to develop andexpandyourroletoembracegeneric andspecialty specificskills.
· Participateinself-appraisalandperformancereview,maintaininganup-to-datePersonalDevelopmentPlan thatreflects the Trust’svalues andbehaviours.
· Takeeveryopportunitytodevelopskillsandcompetencetocarryouttheroleeffectivelyandefficiently.
· Be aware of own limitations and the need for continuing education and personaldevelopment.Communicatetheseneedstothewardsisterormentorastheyarise.
· ParticipateinStudentNurseEducationandassessmentinaccordancewiththeuniversityrequirements.
· ParticipateinClinicalSupervision toenhanceownpracticethroughlearningfromothers.
· MaintainpersonalrecordsofcontinuingprofessionaldevelopmentinordertomaintainNMCpracticeregistration.
· Participate in clinical audit and where necessary, research projects, to ensure thedevelopmentofeffectiveandinnovativepracticeandmaintenanceofstandards.
Professional
· Be aware of, and act in accordance with, the Trust’s Organisational and Clinical GuidelinesandPolicies.
· To be aware of, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and otherprofessionalGuidelines.
· Maintain appropriate and up-to-date knowledge and skills by undertaking continuingeducationinaccordance withpersonaland serviceneeds.
· Promoteaprofessionalimageatalltimesandtobeaccountableforownclinicalpractice.
· Toberesponsibleforownprofessionaldevelopmentthroughactivelearningandreflectivepractice.
· Apply a problem solving approach to practice, seeking resolution to problems with anawarenessof ownpersonal limitationsof knowledgeandpractice.
· Maintainhighprofessionalstandardsactingasapositiverolemodelfortheprofessionandservice.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025