Job description
To provide nursing care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse. To assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Sister
To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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The Emergency Assessment Unit is a continually evolving service which currently takes approximately 200 emergency assessments and admissions a week. This busy unit will give the successful candidate an enormous variety of work experience and a great opportunity to develop an extended knowledge base.
Suitable Candidates must be able to demonstrate :
Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
Effective interpersonal skills
Effective observational skills
Effective communication skills
A mature personality
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure
An understanding of current issues facing the NHS
For more information please refer to the attached Job Description or contact Jane Colbourne Matron 01483 571122 ext 2138/ bleep 2127 or Jan Marshall Practice Development Sister ext 3207.