Job Summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Band 5 registered nurse to be working in the rehab unit at Langley House community hospital.
The post holder will be a member of the ward team, working predominately on day duty, but internal rotation will be necessary onto nights in line with service needs.
The post holder may be required to take responsibility for the shift in the absence of senior staff. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care, following the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct, Trust and Hospital policies.
A commitment to health promotion, teaching, and training is essential.
Main duties of the job
* Comply with the ward philosophy of care.
* Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is always provided.
* Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.
* Have regard for patient's customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
* Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient's individual needs.
* Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medication in line with Hospital policy and NMC Guidelines.
* Ensure patients achieve optimum physical and mental comfort during their ward stay.
* Participate in the experience of pre-registered students in placement. Carry out appropriate training and mentoring of pre-registered students and junior staff as requested.
* Develop specialist skills and knowledge by participation in group work, committees, and workshops, including Link Nurse/facilitator roles.
* At times act as the patient's advocate, raising concerns about services, the Trust, or other agencies.
About Us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support, and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Date posted: 03 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,469 to £38,308 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 824-HERTS-7056260
Job locations: Langley House, 698 St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
* RGN/RN with current registration.
* NMC Registration.
Desirable
* Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training.
Experience
Essential
* Understanding of working in a rehabilitation unit or intermediate care setting.
* Knowledge of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience of working with people with complex needs.
* Experience of supervising junior staff and coordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis.
* Experience of evidence-based care.
* Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans.
Desirable
* Broad work in a community hospital setting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Friendly and approachable manner.
* Ability to organise self and others.
* Ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
* Ability to teach peers, patients, and carers.
* Pre-empt and deal with complaints effectively as appropriate.
* Phlebotomy/male catheterisation or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable
* Team worker.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: Langley House, 698 St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FG
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr