Surrey Downs Health & Care
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team at Dorking Hospital. In this leadership role, you will oversee and support the daily operations of the ward, providing expert care to patients with frailty and rehabilitation needs while fostering a positive and collaborative environment. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will manage and supervise ward staff, deliver high-quality patient care, deputise for the Ward Manager, mentor team members to support their professional development, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. If you are an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Please note this post will require the post holder to work shifts in line with the ward patterns which include long shifts (07:30 – 20:30 or 20:00 – 08:00) and short days (07:30 – 15:30 / 12:30 – 20:30) over a 7-day week. This will include both long shifts day and night as well as short days. Working shifts including nights can help provide experienced clinical leadership, supervision and support for junior staff and students. This role is crucial for maintaining continuity and high standards of care, especially at night when more senior management is unavailable.
Responsibilities
* Work as a role model within the team undertaking lead responsibilities providing skilled nursing care to patients, assessing their immediate and long term needs and that of their family/carers, by informing, preparing and reviewing plans of care.
* Participate in and promote nursing research and project work within the clinical area to promote the delivery of skilled high quality care within the team and encourage others within the team to diversify their skill set. Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines.
* Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers where appropriate
* Take every opportunity to promote the health and wellbeing of the patient
* In the absence of the senior team member, be responsible for planning cover, appropriate staffing and skill mix ensuring adequate cover at all times, deputising as appropriate
* Ensure continuity of care between all clinical settings through appropriate timely planning and good communication through all available channels
* Be responsible for individual timely data entry and as well ensuring wider corporate teams data entry is maintained and supporting other team members to complete this as well.
* Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to Surrey Downs Health and Care procedures.
* Ensure up to date knowledge in all aspects of clinical practice, and act as a resource and provide support and guidance for other staff.
* Be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures and standards of care are adhered to at all times
* Support Surrey Downs Health and Care’s process of clinical supervision for self and team member. Carry out monthly one-to-ones with the team including appraisals.
* Support the team lead where appropriate and assist with delegated tasks and duties requested to support service needs.
* Plan, participate in and evaluate teaching programmes for all levels of staff in liaison with the team lead and liaising with the Learning and Development Team to ensure competencies are maintained.
* Identify staff training and development needs and facilitate a good clinical learning environment for all members of the nursing team.
* Act as an assessor and mentor to qualified and unqualified staff. You will be the main support network for all new staff members within your team.
* Work within the budget allocated and ensure economical use of resources. Identify and monitor consumable levels with the administration team and approve usage of off-formulary requests.
* Participate in the recruitment and selection process when appropriate.
* Ensure maximum effectiveness of care by facilitating a multi-disciplinary approach, including holding team meetings in the absence of the team lead and forwarding minutes to absent team members to ensure they are briefed.
* Be aware of, and act upon, procedures that protect vulnerable individuals. Liaise with safeguarding team and social services and support other team members in this process.
* Participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care Clinical Governance Strategy, facilitating and instigating clinical audits and monitoring of care. Support Team Leads with Datix investigations and Rapid Response Reviews (RRRs).
* Participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care Risk Management Strategy, ensuring processes are adhered to and reporting identified risks to the team lead or operational manager.
* Undertake any other duties as may be required, consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
* Team members may be reasonably required to move base temporarily or on a more permanent basis, as requested by service needs.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
* 1st level registration
* Evidence of continued professional development post registration
Desirable
* Educated to Level 3
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of experience of team management and multi-disciplinary working
* Relevant post registration experience
* Awareness of the current and wider NHS issues
Desirable
* Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
* Interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to prioritise
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Dorking Community Hospital, Horsham road, Dorking, RH4 2AA
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