Job Summary
This is a fixed term post ending on 31/3/25 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.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Practice
- Professional leadership and management
- Education training and development
- Evaluation of care and research
- Human Resources
About us
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 Surreyand 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 issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year pa incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-6751970-RB-SK
Job locations
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person Specification
Education and qualification Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Registration Post-registration education Evidence of other courses and training appropriate to specialty
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Recent clinical nursing experience Negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care. Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of training students Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills and Knowledge Essential
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues Time management skills Able to demonstrate reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency. Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
Person Specification Education and qualification Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Registration Post-registration education Evidence of other courses and training appropriate to specialty
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Recent clinical nursing experience Negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care. Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of training students Participation in audit; research projects; service development
Skills and Knowledge Essential
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues Time management skills Able to demonstrate reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency. Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
