Job summary
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JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT!
We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated Registered Nurses with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care. Ward 5 is a 24 bedded specialist unit to provide seamless, evidence based, multidisciplinary care within the most appropriate care setting to individuals who have had a stroke and other neurological needs.
Our motivated hardworking nursing team work together with specialist therapy team to provide safe, caring and supportive environment to achieve rehabilitation goals. We provide unit specific induction programme, structured preceptorship and regular ward-based training sessions to maintain our high standards of quality, safety and outstanding patient experience.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of careOffer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individualneeds.Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and achieve rehabilitation goals
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY AREAS OF WORK Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with MedicalAssessment Unit and Airedale Hospital Trust guidelines and protocols. Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and selfdevelopment programmes on the unit. Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trust policies and procedures relating to health andsafety. Maintain a high standard of nursing care for the acutely ill patient in accordance withAiredale Hospital NHS Trust guidelines and policies.VALUE BASETo demonstrate a belief in: High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of bestclinical practice, which is evidence based. Individual professional development. Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe post holder will:- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload. Exercise initiative when caring for patients. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as ateam member.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans ofcare for the acutely patient. Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout theshift. Maintain a safe environment in the ward area. Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations. Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General HospitalTrusts documentation. Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatmentgiven to the patient over the course of the shift. Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in acaring and supportive manner. Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications. Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care andcondition. Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working. Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas whereappropriate. Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accuratedocumentation in accordance with the Trusts policy. Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme. Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal developmentplan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development. Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Unitsguidelines, standards and protocols. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY AREAS OF WORK Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with MedicalAssessment Unit and Airedale Hospital Trust guidelines and protocols. Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and selfdevelopment programmes on the unit. Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trust policies and procedures relating to health andsafety. Maintain a high standard of nursing care for the acutely ill patient in accordance withAiredale Hospital NHS Trust guidelines and policies.VALUE BASETo demonstrate a belief in: High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of bestclinical practice, which is evidence based. Individual professional development. Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe post holder will:- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload. Exercise initiative when caring for patients. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as ateam member.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans ofcare for the acutely patient. Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout theshift. Maintain a safe environment in the ward area. Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations. Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General HospitalTrusts documentation. Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatmentgiven to the patient over the course of the shift. Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in acaring and supportive manner. Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications. Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care andcondition. Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working. Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas whereappropriate. Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accuratedocumentation in accordance with the Trusts policy. Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme. Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal developmentplan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development. Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Unitsguidelines, standards and protocols. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period /Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in health care settings
Desirable
- Previous experience in stroke and rehabilitation unit
Skills
Essential
- Problem solver and innovative
- Skilled clinician
- Excellent communicator
- Able to motivate others
- Leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period /Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in health care settings
Desirable
- Previous experience in stroke and rehabilitation unit
Skills
Essential
- Problem solver and innovative
- Skilled clinician
- Excellent communicator
- Able to motivate others
- Leadership qualities
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).
