Job summary
Staff Nurse
Location: York
Salary: £37,630.70 - £46,150.53 per Annum DOE
Hours: Full-time contracts are 38.5 hours. This will be a mix of days and nights, so flexibility is needed.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for nurses to join our team working at our brand-new flagship service.
Brainkind Neurological Centre York is a purpose-built 40-bed state-of-the-art independent hospital., providing high-quality neuropsychiatric, neurobehavioral assessment and rehabilitation for people following an acquired brain injury with a range of additional mental health and physical conditions.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for nurses:
- Who are passionate about working in partnership with people living with an acquired brain injury to make a difference to their lives.
- Who are committed to delivering high quality personalised care and support.
- Who are willing to act as positive role models and work collaboratively.
- Who enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team where everyones contribution counts.
- Who are keen to participate in innovative and creative evidence-based service improvement initiatives.
We care about your wellbeing and want you to be at your best. That is why we offer excellent benefits.
- Annual reimbursement of PIN renewal cost
- A robust induction process
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills through ongoing training and education.
- Counselling helpline
- Access to RCNI modules and journals
- Sponsorship for overseas nurses who meet the required criteria.
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long service and Staff Awards
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work
A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy
The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Previous acquired brain injury experience
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act
Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor
Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice
Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for nurses:
- Who are passionate about working in partnership with people living with an acquired brain injury to make a difference to their lives.
- Who are committed to delivering high quality personalised care and support.
- Who are willing to act as positive role models and work collaboratively.
- Who enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team where everyones contribution counts.
- Who are keen to participate in innovative and creative evidence-based service improvement initiatives.
We care about your wellbeing and want you to be at your best. That is why we offer excellent benefits.
- Annual reimbursement of PIN renewal cost
- A robust induction process
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills through ongoing training and education.
- Counselling helpline
- Access to RCNI modules and journals
- Sponsorship for overseas nurses who meet the required criteria.
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long service and Staff Awards
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work
A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy
The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Previous acquired brain injury experience
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act
Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor
Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice
Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy
- The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous acquired brain injury experience
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act
- Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor
- Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice
- Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy
- The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous acquired brain injury experience
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act
- Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor
- Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice
- Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
