Jane Ford

I regard myself as a responsible, conscientious NMC Registered Nurse with experience and knowledge in the Acute, Primary Healthcare and Educational sectors with more than 16 years of clinical and case management experience. My career to date has incorporated many roles and responsibilities spanning from RGN, District Nurse, Practice Nurse, Health Advisor/Vaccinator to a School Nurse & Wellbeing Advisor. My current role encompasses a range of case management services, including health assessment, diagnosis and expert medical advice. 

I consistently deliver the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability to the benefit of others with an abundance of engagement, teamwork, and productivity. This has enabled me to become accustomed to and fully proficient in both a team and autonomous working environment, necessitating my initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness in creating positive outcomes.

I have a proven track record of generating and building relationships in various sectors, responsible for delivering new trials and innovative ideas. Skilled in building cross-functional team relationships to achieve targets, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and time management skills. As a professional advocate, I make critical and clinical health decisions, incorporating workplace diversity under a high level of pressure, meeting varying challenges. I am accountable, a professional advocate, always display confidentiality to embrace each opportunity on achieving my goals, in a diligent and enthusiastic manner. I consider myself a conscientious team player and an accomplished communicator who is committed to my ongoing professional development.

BOX HILL SCHOOL, Dorking, Surrey

School Nurse/Wellbeing Advisor – February 2022 – To date

In my most recent role as a School Nurse (Band 7), I support pupils and staff members with disabilities, chronic and acute health conditions, formulating a range of case management services, including health assessment, diagnosis and expert medical advice. Health care plans and liaising with the pastoral team, community primary health care team and advisory services on a regular basis. I advocate Mental health and psychological services and signpost as required. I complete drug and alcohol assessment’s and recommend sickness absence procedures and fit work for work guidelines. I work in collaboration with teachers and the Pastoral Deputy Head to complete risk assessments for pupils and staff with chronic and acute conditions. I liaise directly with Primary Care Teams and former educational settings to submit referrals as required. I liaise with parents and staff in accordance with School policies on day-to-day issues regarding the medical needs.

ALLIANCE FOR BETTER CARE, Horley, Surrey

Health Advisor (Self-employed) – March 2021 – To date

As a Health Advisor (Band 7), I directly support patients in gaining access to the medical professionals and specialists they require. Conducting clinical assessments and case management reviews for the safety and wellbeing of the service user. With excellent communication skills, I would gain trust, consent, and confidence of each patient, ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes while adhering to up-to-date policies and procedures.

GREYSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE, Redhill, Surrey 

Practice Nurse – March 2021 – June 2021

My role as a Practice Nurse, medical assessment and case management reviews of people of all ages, including Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Tests, Skin Inspections & HAVS. Diabetic and Asthma clinics, phlebotomy, immunisations. Working autonomously with a Multidisciplinary Team within General Practice as part of the Primary Healthcare Team. This included completing patient consultations, physical examinations, and investigatory procedures. I provide comprehensive wound care, administrator medication, diabetic assessment including insulin management, emergency first aid and treatment. 

EAST SURREY COLLEGE, Redhill, Surrey

Mentoring, Education and Training Facilitator – January 2021 – October 2021

During my role as a Mentoring, Education and Training Facilitator, I was responsible for supporting and encouraging pupils in their schoolwork through a holistic approach. This included, mentoring, and supporting students with their learning and encouraging students to communicate. Ensuring pupils feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities. Helping students who require extra support to complete tasks. Supervising group activities. Assisting Teachers to plan learning activities, prepare learning materials, complete records, and carry out administrative tasks.

FIRST COMMUNITY HEALTH & CARE (FCH&C) Redhill, Surrey

Community Staff Nurse - January 2020 – August 2020

My role as a Community Nurse included the assessment and implementing of patient care to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and educate them about illness and disease prevention. Seamless nursing care to housebound patients including wound care, catheter care, diabetes management, injectables and End of life care. To be responsible for admitting and discharging patients from the caseload and documenting through EMIS accordingly. Initiating emergency treatment where necessary and submitting referrals as required.

SURREY AND SUSSEX NHS TRUST Redhill, Surrey

NMC Registered Nurse (Acute Medical Unit) – 

September 2018 – November 2020

Senior Health care assistant/Education and Training Senior Administrator – 

December 2007 – October 2010

My roles over 13 years with SASH incorporated NMC Registered Nurse, Senior Healthcare Assistant and Education and Training advisor, this has enabled me to obtain a comprehensive understanding of all areas of care within an acute hospital environment. Working with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. Maintain effective communications between patients, their relatives, and the team. Update staff on the clinical condition of patients and maintains accurate nursing records for patients. Update all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communications are maintained. Ensure day to day responsibility for the clinical area on the Ward for total patient centred care and prioritise effectively. Initiate emergency treatment where necessary utilising clinical reasoning skills, to the benefit of the service user, to ensure escalation as required in a timely manner. 

Transport for London/Crossrail Ltd, London SW1H 0TL

Support Manager, First Responder/First Aid to Head of Planning, Head of Operations & Development and Director of Finance and team

January 2000 – December 2007

East Surrey College, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JZ

Award in Education, Mentoring and Training (Level 3) 

January 2021 – March 2021

Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 3)

January 2021 – March 2021

University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

2.1 Degree BSc (Hons) – Adult Nursing

September 2015 – September 2018

Nescot College

Principles of prevention and control of infection in health care settings

January 2015 – May 2015

East Surrey College, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JZ

Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma

English GCSE (Grade 4)

Mathematics

September 2014 – July 2015