Job summary
Do you have an interest in gaining experience in a fast pace rehabilitation environment?

Do you care about the experience of the older person in hospital, and want to ensure that individuals are treated with care, dignity and respect?

If so, then consider applying for a post within our service.

Although expected to work autonomously, you will not be alone. Alexandra Ward based around a multi-disciplinary team model, working with Consultants, Doctors, talented health Care assistants, Physiotherapists, Community Rehabilitation Assistants, Adult Social Care and also liaising with other community services.

You will develop your skills in treating patients with a wide variety of conditions, including post-stroke, falls, and post-operative recovery of fractures, dementia, general reduced mobility due to co-morbidities, cognitive impairments and various other medical conditions.

We support our staff to develop in their nursing competencies and personal developments.

The wards work closely with universities to support student nurses and will work with individuals to develop their personal and professional growth.

Note: we do not offer UKVI sponsorship, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to work in our inpatient rehab unit, Woking Community Hospital, Alexandra Ward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic fast-moving community hospital. The wards provides 24-hour care to patients who require rehabilitation and support prior to getting back to their normal environment.

The job requires the individual to work days and nights on a rota.

About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specifications attached for further details about this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) and has current live PIN on NMC register

Desirable

• Mentorship and assessment qualification
• Degree or Diploma in relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

• Interest in working in rehabilitation
• Interest in working with frail older adults.
• NHS or equivalent health care system experience is essential
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to accurately assess, monitor and document risk
• Is able to problem solve quickly, accurately and innovatively.
• Has IT skills. Able to use email, basic word and excel packages.
• Understanding of adult protection issues

Desirable

• Skills and knowledge in nurse led discharge or willingness to learn.
• Experience of working with older adults, including patients with confusional states/dementia.
• Experience of working with post-stroke patients/ neuro-rehabilitation.
• Knowledge and skills within clinical governance
• Knowledge and skills in benchmarking.
• Knowledge of community hospitals agenda

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.