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Job description
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
About
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
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Key details
Location
SiteSt Helier HospitalAddressWrythe laneTownCarshaltonPostcodeSM5 1AAMajor / Minor RegionSurrey
Contract type & working pattern
Contract1 year (Fixed term)HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour day and night shifts)
Salary
Salary£42,939 - £50,697 pa incl HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaNursing *The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here:Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job Overview
This is a fixed term post to cover Maternity leave.
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Your application
References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. W do not eaccept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.
Closing date
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly DBSly. : We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
______________________________________________________ Disability Advice Line:S WL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments c ontact ou Confidential Disability Advice Line at:r Telephone: 02 Text: Email: .[email protected]Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.______________________________________________________
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
About
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
View job detailskeyboard_arrow_downHide job detailskeyboard_arrow_up
Key details
Location
SiteSt Helier HospitalAddressWrythe laneTownCarshaltonPostcodeSM5 1AAMajor / Minor RegionSurrey
Contract type & working pattern
Contract1 year (Fixed term)HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour day and night shifts)
Salary
Salary£42,939 - £50,697 pa incl HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaNursing *The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here:Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job Overview
This is a fixed term post to cover Maternity leave.
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
Advert
- Clinical Practice
- Professional leadership and management
- Education training and development
- Evaluation of care and research
- Human Resources
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Your application
References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. W do not eaccept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.
Closing date
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly DBSly. : We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
______________________________________________________ Disability Advice Line:S WL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments c ontact ou Confidential Disability Advice Line at:r Telephone: 02 Text: Email: .[email protected]Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.______________________________________________________
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Management/ leadership course
Essential criteria
- Good Basic Education.
- Suitable experience preferably in surgery
- Experience managing a budget
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the principles of managing a team
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Junior Sister (or Charge Nurse) in the UK, particularly in a nursing context, you'll need a combination of clinical skills, personal attributes, and professional qualifications. Here’s a breakdown of the key skills and requirements:
Clinical Skills:
1. Nursing Proficiency: A valid nursing qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse – RN) and an active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
2. Clinical Assessment: Ability to assess patients' needs, interpret clinical signs, and respond appropriately.
3. Medication Administration: Knowledge of medication protocols and the safe administration of drugs.
4. Wound Care: Skills in managing and treating wounds and injuries.
5. Basic Life Support: Certification in emergency care procedures, including CPR.
Leadership and Management Skills:
1. Team Leadership: Experience in leading a team and supervising junior staff or students.
2. Staff Development: Ability to support the training and development of nursing staff.
3. Delegation: Effectively delegating tasks to nursing staff while ensuring patient-centered care is maintained.
4. Conflict Resolution: Skills in managing conflicts and promoting a positive work environment.
Communication Skills:
1. Patient Communication: Effective communication with patients, their families, and colleagues about care plans and treatment options.
2. Interprofessional Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals across disciplines.
3. Documentation: Accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation and reports.
Personal Attributes:
1. Compassion and Empathy: Providing empathetic and patient-centered care.
2. Resilience: Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain professionalism.
3. Critical Thinking: Skill in assessing situations critically, making swift decisions based on evidence.
4. Time Management: Prioritizing tasks effectively to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience: Ideally some experience in a nursing or care setting, possibly including rotations in various specialties.
- Continuous Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing training and education to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
Desirable Skills:
1. Specialist Knowledge: Familiarity with certain specializations (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health) may be an advantage, depending on the unit.
2. IT Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare software.
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