Haslemere Community Hospital is part of the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH). You will also enjoy the great location of Haslemere Community Hospital, which is a short 20 minute journey from the Royal Surrey Acute site. Haslemere Hospital is located near Haslemere town centre, with short walk to supermarket or train station. The historic site is set in lovely rural grounds much enjoyed by patients and their visitors. There is plenty of free, available parking for staff to use.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have a caring and compassionate attitude with passion for older peoples care. As one of our nurses, you can expect extensive and supportive training, with the option to specialise or rotate for short placement at Milford Hospital to gain diverse skills and knowledge. With a real team spirit and significant investment in education, this is a really good place to develop your skills.

Haslemere Hospital has 2 inpatient rehab wards, currently set for 16 patients: Godwin- male and Elizabeth- female, and you will be able to work and rotate to both. Haslemere Community Hospital is a thriving, busy and friendly place to work. We work closely with Haslemere GP practice and the Minor Injuries Unit, podiatry clinic. There is plenty of opportunities to expand skills and develop.

This is great opportunity for someone who is looking for work- life balance and part time hours. Flexible shift pattern can be negotiated.

About us

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details the successful candidate will be required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
• Consolidation of Nurse Training
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Competencies in tasks such as IV additives/ECG recording and venepuncture or willingness to undertake
• Computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Hospital

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

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