Job summary
Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week
Are you a forward-thinking Staff Nurse looking
to move into the exciting area of specialist Neuro Rehabilitation?If so, we are looking for full and part time employees to
join our Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at Kendray Hospital.
The NRU is a 12 bedded local specialist rehabilitation
unit that provides a neurological rehabilitation service which enables patients
with long term neurological conditions including patients with an acute injury
or episode, to access rehabilitation that is coordinated, timely &
responsive to patient needs.
Staff Nurses will work in partnership with a multi professional team contributing to
the ongoing assessment, providing care & monitoring the condition & health
needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with the
multi-professional team.
We are committed to delivering high standards of
multi-disciplinary patient focused care; the post holder would be an integral
part of this process and will be essential to improving service delivery.
Main duties of the job
As Staff Nurse on our specialist NRU you will:
Undertake comprehensive health care needs
assessment.
Work within a multi-professional team.
Contribute actively to the rehabilitation
process working alongside therapy colleagues.
Provide high standards of nursing care as
defined by the patients care plan, reviewing & updating when care needs
change & evidence this.
Act as a practice supervisor, to nursing
assistants & students to support their learning/development.
Have
the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity & compassion &
manage relationships with people.
You will have
the skills & breadth of
knowledge providing holistic person-centred care & support.
The right candidate will be willing to learn & progress
their knowledge, be committed to teamwork & delivering high quality patient
care. You will have a positive attitude with a focus on team learning &
support.
The
trust offers a comprehensive preceptorship, established nursing induction &
opportunities for developing leadership skills.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical nursing to
the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment.
To provide and maintain a high
quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available
resources.
To assess, implement, monitor
and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the
patient and their relatives/carers.
To establish good working
relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Designated to take charge regularly of
the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the
absence of the sister/charge nurse.
To supervise and delegate care according to
other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the
sister/charge nurse.
Identify
potential problems and report them to sister/manager.
Participate
in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including
student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and
relatives/carers.
Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior
nurse bleep holder. (For cardiac arrest and absence reporting).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
CORE DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support ward sister/manager by contributing
to the day to day running of the ward to ensure high standards of quality
care is delivered which adequately meet the expectations of patients and
carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
To
carry out assessment of patient care needs and the planning and
implementation of programme of care including discharge and to monitor and
evaluate care as delegated. Respecting
and involving families and carers appropriately.
Reporting
at handover any patient changes, to ensure continuity of care.
To
assist in the education of relatives / carers to enable them to develop
relevant skills they would need to carry out on discharge.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
In
absence of ward sister/charge nurse to delegate work appropriately to team
members, participate in ward rounds, MDTs and Best Interest Meeting.
To
report incidents, accidents, and complaints promptly to ensure corrective
action taken. To be aware of and implement Health and Safety within the
workplace in order to maintain a safe working environment.
To be aware of and implement all Trust and departmental organisation
and clinical policies and procedures including infection control.
To
participate and assist in the development and introduction of research /
evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines / standards and
CQC outcomes.
To
take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop
professional knowledge and skills.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical nursing to
the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment.
To provide and maintain a high
quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available
resources.
To assess, implement, monitor
and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the
patient and their relatives/carers.
To establish good working
relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Designated to take charge regularly of
the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the
absence of the sister/charge nurse.
To supervise and delegate care according to
other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the
sister/charge nurse.
Identify
potential problems and report them to sister/manager.
Participate
in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including
student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and
relatives/carers.
Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior
nurse bleep holder. (For cardiac arrest and absence reporting).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
CORE DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support ward sister/manager by contributing
to the day to day running of the ward to ensure high standards of quality
care is delivered which adequately meet the expectations of patients and
carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
To
carry out assessment of patient care needs and the planning and
implementation of programme of care including discharge and to monitor and
evaluate care as delegated. Respecting
and involving families and carers appropriately.
Reporting
at handover any patient changes, to ensure continuity of care.
To
assist in the education of relatives / carers to enable them to develop
relevant skills they would need to carry out on discharge.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
In
absence of ward sister/charge nurse to delegate work appropriately to team
members, participate in ward rounds, MDTs and Best Interest Meeting.
To
report incidents, accidents, and complaints promptly to ensure corrective
action taken. To be aware of and implement Health and Safety within the
workplace in order to maintain a safe working environment.
To be aware of and implement all Trust and departmental organisation
and clinical policies and procedures including infection control.
To
participate and assist in the development and introduction of research /
evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines / standards and
CQC outcomes.
To
take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop
professional knowledge and skills.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse.
- Current NMC Registration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke / neurological patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Neuro Courses.
- Stroke Care Course.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Flexible working/Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & Weekends).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs.
- Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards.
-
- Leadership and influencing skills.
-
- Must have high clinical standards when dealing with patients.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding.
- Knowledge of Infection Control.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse.
- Current NMC Registration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke / neurological patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Neuro Courses.
- Stroke Care Course.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Flexible working/Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & Weekends).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs.
- Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards.
-
- Leadership and influencing skills.
-
- Must have high clinical standards when dealing with patients.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding.
- Knowledge of Infection Control.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care.
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).
