Job Summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care Dorking Hospital is a rehabilitation community hospital. We aim to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect and are involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care. The team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and motivated nurse willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge. The team works shift patterns (long days 7:30am-8:00pm and night shifts 7:30pm-8:00am).
About Us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people\'s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health And Care has a track record of providing person-centred care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
* The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
* CSH Surrey
* Epsom and St Helier\'s University Hospitals NHS Trust
* Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we are united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. We formed Surrey Downs Health and Care to ensure local people receive the care they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we aim to improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we work to the same values that translate into better care for our residents.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year Pro Rata per Annum inc Fringe HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 343-SDH&C-7360107-A
Job locations: Ranmore Ward, Dorking Hospital, Horsham road, Dorking, RH4 2AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To work as part of the team and be accountable in the provision of a high standard of individual quality client care, within the agreed guidelines.
* To treat all clients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.
* To participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation programmes of holistic care.
* Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers.
* To take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of clients.
* To work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the Senior Team Member.
* To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to company procedures.
* To maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care.
* To maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines.
* To support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities.
* To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the client.
* To be aware of and act upon, when necessary, the procedures that protect vulnerable individuals.
* To participate in the company\'s Clinical Governance Strategy.
* To participate in the company\'s Risk Management Strategy.
* To undertake any such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with responsibilities and scale of the post.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Please note that the vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st level registration
* Evidence of clinical competencies
Desirable
* Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
* To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
* Experience/knowledge relevant to particular post
Desirable
* Experience of clinical supervision and appraisal
* Involvement in quality programmes
Skills
Essential
* Effective communication, written and verbal
* IT and data entry skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members
Other
Essential
* To adapt positively to changes in working practices and patterns
Desirable
* Ability to work under pressure
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Ranmore Ward, Dorking Hospital, Horsham road, Dorking, RH4 2AA
Employer website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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