Job summary
Stroke rehab ward
37.5 Hours per week. Part time considered
Bradford's stroke services are now looking into opening a new ward with a new team designed to rehab our stroke/neuro patients that are medically optimized but need further therapy. This is your opportunity to start on a brand-new project and be part of the root to something brand new designed and developed by you for your patients.
The Stroke Rehab Ward is a 20 bedded facility designed for stroke rehab patients. The unit is responsible for the assessment of patients that present with stroke and neurology symptoms and currently needing further therapy. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to provide support and cares to acute stroke and neurology patients.
We are looking for confident and caring candidates that are able to provide cares with dignity and compassion while supporting the patient through their recovery.
The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence based care. They will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
The post holder will be supported in their professional development and will have the opportunity to develop within the role.
They will be part of the ward based team and be supported with relevant training needs. The role will cover day shifts and may include some night shifts and weekends on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economical use of available resources such as stock control and the ordering of supplies. The jobholder will be required to supervise junior staff on a day to day basis as directed by the line manager.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
For information and informal enquiries please contact:
Ward Manager: Sandra Madalena on sandra.madalena@bthft.nhs.uk or 01274383206.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
For information and informal enquiries please contact:
Ward Manager: Sandra Madalena on sandra.madalena@bthft.nhs.uk or 01274383206.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant specialist training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Person Specification
skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant specialist training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
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).
