Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring 1st level
registered nurses (general/adult) who are compassionate and motivated as well
as having an enthusiastic and keen interest in delivering high standards of
care and neurological rehabilitation
Applicants must have good communication skills and a
willingness to further develop within all aspects of rehabilitation.
Experience of nursing care and rehabilitation in a
nursing setting is essential along with the ability to work shifts and
unsociable hours.
Applicants please note that South West Yorkshire Trust
provide services in many settings including mental health, general nursing and
learning disabilities; in local communities, hospitals and in special clinics.
The Neurological
Rehabilitation Unit are general nursing areas providing in-patient care and
rehabilitation; based within Kendray Hospital site which is mainly for
mental health services
If you have any queries regarding this post please
contact Carol Bishop carol.bishop@swyt.nhs.uk07342716097
Main duties of the job
The Neurological Rehabilitation Unit are general nursing areas providing in-patient care and rehabilitation; based within Kendray Hospital site which is mainly for mental health services
Applicants must have good communication skills and a willingness to further develop within all aspects of rehabilitation.
Experience of nursing care and rehabilitation in a nursing setting is essential along with the ability to work shifts and unsociable hours.
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
1. To provide clinical nursing to
the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment
2. To provide and maintain a high
quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available
resources
3. To assess, implement, monitor
and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the
patient and their relatives/carers
4. To establish good working
relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
5.
Designated to take charge regularly of
the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the
absence of the sister/charge nurse.
6.
To supervise and delegate care according to
other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the
sister/charge nurse
7.
Identify
potential problems and report them to sister/manager.
8.
Participate
in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including
student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and
relatives/carers
9. Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior
nurse bleep holder. (For cardiac arrest and absence reporting)
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide clinical nursing to
the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment
2. To provide and maintain a high
quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available
resources
3. To assess, implement, monitor
and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the
patient and their relatives/carers
4. To establish good working
relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
5.
Designated to take charge regularly of
the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the
absence of the sister/charge nurse.
6.
To supervise and delegate care according to
other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the
sister/charge nurse
7.
Identify
potential problems and report them to sister/manager.
8.
Participate
in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including
student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and
relatives/carers
9. Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior
nurse bleep holder. (For cardiac arrest and absence reporting)
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
