Community Nurse-Surrey Downs Health & Care in Epsom

Join our dynamic and supportive team of Nurses at Tattenham in delivering exceptional care to our community! We're seeking a dedicated Nurse, whether you're a newly qualified professional or bring experience to the table. If you're passionate about patient-centered care, we want to hear from you. We're committed to your growth, providing opportunities for training and professional development. Expect regular supervision and continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is responsible for the continuing management of the patients and/or staff within their clinical setting, without supervision alongside their team lead and taking the chain of command in the absence of their team lead.
• This includes the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and holistic care packages, the setting and maintaining of standards and the supervision and deployment of staff, if appropriate.
• The post holder will undertake facilitation of educational programmes for basic, post basic and in-service training, in close liaison with the Learning and Development Team.
• To work closely with the senior team member to facilitate patient focused, innovative research based practice, in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work as part of the team undertaking responsibilities as negotiated and agreed with District Nurses.
• Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assess individual care needs, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care, involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers.
• Take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of the patient.
• Develop effective communication and liaison systems.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures.
• Facilitate/undertake training and professional updating for team and students.
• Maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care.
• Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines.
• Support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities.
• Work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the senior team member, deputising as required.
• Be responsible and maintain timely patient care.
• Be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping.
• To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the patient.
• Be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Participate in the SDHC Clinical Governance Strategy.
• Participate in the SDHC Risk Management Strategy.
• Undertake any such other duties which may be required from time to time as are consistent with the post.
• Staff are employed to work within SDHC localities and may be reasonably requested to move base temporarily or on a more permanent basis, as requested by service needs.

Person specification

• Qualifications: Evidence of clinical competencies. Willingness to complete appropriate courses. Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience: To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS. Experience/knowledge relevant to particular post. Some community experience.
• Skills: Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care. IT and data entry skills. Ability to organise own time efficiently. Ability to develop new skills appropriate to role.
• Other: Car driver with a valid License to drive in UK with access to a car to use for business purposes. Adapt positively to change. Ability to work under pressure.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Name: Marie O'Connor
Email address: marie.oconnor1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07918 477989