Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
To provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients with diverse neurological conditions, assisting them in their recovery and rehabilitation within the regional inpatient neurological rehabilitation service based at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth.
The post holder will utilise clinical skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans and goals tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Responsibilities will include monitoring and managing neurological symptoms, administering medications, conducting health education, and providing support to patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation process.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, document appropriately and demonstrate the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent totreatment.
To comply with local confidentiality policies, child protection and vulnerable adult procedures.
Support patient care through provision of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills,practical clinical nursing skills and assist in teaching knowledge and clinical skills to otherhealth care professionals.
Provide education and support to patients and their families on the nature of their neurological condition, treatment options, self-care strategies, coping mechanisms, and community resources available to support their recovery.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, progress notes, goal setting and outcomes to support continuity of care and adhering to Livewell Southwest policies and procedures
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the standard of care and promote evidence-based practice.
Advocate for patients' needs, rights, and preferences within the healthcare system to ensure they receive high-quality and person-centred care that promotes their well-being and recovery.
Participate in the education and assessment of performance of students and junior staff,in order to provide competent advice and clinical support whilst promoting the effectiveand efficient delivery of a quality service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for People Management:
Provide guidance and education to less experienced staff, including health care assistants and student nurses, ensuring they understand their role and responsibility with the neurological rehab unit. This will include the use of formal appraisal, line management, practice supervision and use of related documentation.
Participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers.
Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintain competence,knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.
Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively to optimise patient care.
Be an active member of the in-service training program by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, in-house training sessions and by attending external courses and practicing reflective practice to develop own and others skills, knowledge and expertise.
To assist in the recruitment of relevant grades of staff, as required.
Take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment by promoting a culture of open communication, mutual respect and effective teamwork amongst all staff members.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources:
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however, they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to meet changing service needs.
Responsibility for administration:
To ensure competency in record keeping, maintaining an up-to-date record of all patient contacts, including MDT care plans, goals, assessments, observation charts and reports whilst always ensuring confidentiality in line with professional and organisational guidelines.
To report accidents, incidents or complaints following LSW procedures and policies and tocomply with the most recent Health and Safety at Work Act.
To attend and contribute to relevant team/service meetings.
To access and respond to work related emails and other information on a regular basisthrough Livewell Southwest intranet.
Responsibility for people who use our services:
Be an autonomous practitioner, working within appropriate professional guidelines and codeof conduct.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of neurological inpatients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate individualised management, treatment plans and patient goals in collaboration with the MDT, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care and support less experienced staff to do likewise.
Act as a patient advocate ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are deliveredby the service.
Provide specialist advice via written or verbal instruction to patients, carers and relatives topromote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, and to ensure a consistent approach topatient care. This may be health education, preventative or condition- specific advice.
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and liaise with MDT to discuss changes.
To have a flexible approach to competing priorities to meet the needs of the patient and theservice.
To work jointly with other health and social care colleagues and services (for example GPs,District Nursing, Social Services, private sector and therapy colleagues) to ensure patientsidentified rehabilitation and care needs are met through delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include goal setting meetings, progress meetings and dischargeplanning.
To comply with local confidentiality policies and be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse/safeguarding and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
Comply with all infection control policies and guidance and attend relevant updates to support the needs of the service.
To ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for all patients and carers.
Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments:
Ensure adherence to Livewell Southwest Policies.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and apply to work situation. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical practice developments, utilising research in therapeutic interventions to develop and deliver evidence-based care
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical practice developments, utilising research intherapeutic interventions to develop and deliver evidence-based care
To report any observed incidents of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untowardoccurrences, or faulty equipment.
To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes.
Other Responsibilities:
To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, National Service Frameworks and NICE guidelines, and incorporate them as necessary into your own practice through participation in effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee.
The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for People Management:
Provide guidance and education to less experienced staff, including health care assistants and student nurses, ensuring they understand their role and responsibility with the neurological rehab unit. This will include the use of formal appraisal, line management, practice supervision and use of related documentation.
Participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers.
Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintain competence,knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.
Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively to optimise patient care.
Be an active member of the in-service training program by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, in-house training sessions and by attending external courses and practicing reflective practice to develop own and others skills, knowledge and expertise.
To assist in the recruitment of relevant grades of staff, as required.
Take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment by promoting a culture of open communication, mutual respect and effective teamwork amongst all staff members.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources:
The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however, they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.
The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly ensuring that resources are utilised effectively to meet changing service needs.
Responsibility for administration:
To ensure competency in record keeping, maintaining an up-to-date record of all patient contacts, including MDT care plans, goals, assessments, observation charts and reports whilst always ensuring confidentiality in line with professional and organisational guidelines.
To report accidents, incidents or complaints following LSW procedures and policies and tocomply with the most recent Health and Safety at Work Act.
To attend and contribute to relevant team/service meetings.
To access and respond to work related emails and other information on a regular basisthrough Livewell Southwest intranet.
Responsibility for people who use our services:
Be an autonomous practitioner, working within appropriate professional guidelines and codeof conduct.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of neurological inpatients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate individualised management, treatment plans and patient goals in collaboration with the MDT, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care and support less experienced staff to do likewise.
Act as a patient advocate ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are deliveredby the service.
Provide specialist advice via written or verbal instruction to patients, carers and relatives topromote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, and to ensure a consistent approach topatient care. This may be health education, preventative or condition- specific advice.
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and liaise with MDT to discuss changes.
To have a flexible approach to competing priorities to meet the needs of the patient and theservice.
To work jointly with other health and social care colleagues and services (for example GPs,District Nursing, Social Services, private sector and therapy colleagues) to ensure patientsidentified rehabilitation and care needs are met through delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include goal setting meetings, progress meetings and dischargeplanning.
To comply with local confidentiality policies and be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse/safeguarding and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
Comply with all infection control policies and guidance and attend relevant updates to support the needs of the service.
To ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for all patients and carers.
Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments:
Ensure adherence to Livewell Southwest Policies.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and apply to work situation. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical practice developments, utilising research in therapeutic interventions to develop and deliver evidence-based care
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical practice developments, utilising research intherapeutic interventions to develop and deliver evidence-based care
To report any observed incidents of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untowardoccurrences, or faulty equipment.
To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes.
Other Responsibilities:
To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, National Service Frameworks and NICE guidelines, and incorporate them as necessary into your own practice through participation in effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee.
The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns, including night and weekends.
- Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Experience
Essential
- Newly qualified applications welcome
Desirable
- Experience/demonstrable knowledge in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience/demonstrable understanding of multidisciplinary team working and individual roles
- Knowledge of national and local frameworks and strategies
- Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policies in practice.
Specific skills
Essential
- Clinical documentation experience.
- Experience with infection control procedures.
- Incident reporting
- Open practitioner who creates a culture of inclusivity and care
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation.
- Teaching experience
- Goal planning experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or RMN with relevant experience
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course e.g. in neurology/rehabilitation.
- Student educator training
- Experience in working in a Neurological rehab
- Full and valid UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns, including night and weekends.
- Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Experience
Essential
- Newly qualified applications welcome
Desirable
- Experience/demonstrable knowledge in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience/demonstrable understanding of multidisciplinary team working and individual roles
- Knowledge of national and local frameworks and strategies
- Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policies in practice.
Specific skills
Essential
- Clinical documentation experience.
- Experience with infection control procedures.
- Incident reporting
- Open practitioner who creates a culture of inclusivity and care
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation.
- Teaching experience
- Goal planning experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or RMN with relevant experience
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course e.g. in neurology/rehabilitation.
- Student educator training
- Experience in working in a Neurological rehab
- Full and valid UK driving licence.
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).
