Ward Sister

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting

An exciting opportunity has risen to work in our bed-based unit at Potters Bar Community Hospital. The ward is a 29 bedded rehabilitation unit working as part of Herts Division Bedded Unit for Central London Community Healthcare.

We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 Registered Nurse with experience in acute or community hospital.

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate trust values and have a passion for working with patients during their rehabilitation enabling them to regain maximum self-sufficiency and return home. Applicants must be able to exhibit leadership, motivate and support staff towards continuous learning in the work environment.

You need to be active, innovative, diligent and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, 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
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

**We have a number of staff networks**: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.
- To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
- To work in a collaborative manner and liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure a high quality service for patients
- To lead and monitor the performance and work of the nursing team
- To provide a stimulating environment for patients and carers
- To ensure the effective running of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please refer to the attached job description for full list of responsibilities.