Job summary
Post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to ensure care is appropriate, customer specific and delivered in a timely manner. The post holder will be able to demonstrate their professional skills and competence in care planning/care delivery, co-ordination, medicines management, leadership.
The post holder will act as shift lead of the nursing team on the ward in support of the Ward Manager taking first line management responsibility for the environment and the staff working with them.
Main duties of the job
A Registered Nurse in a neuro-rehabilitation ward works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care for patients with neurological conditions. Key duties include clinical assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation. RN collaborate with therapists and medical staff, support junior colleagues, and advocate for patient wellbeing. RN will also uphold safety standards, contribute to discharge planning, and may take charge of the ward when needed.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- first level nmc registration
- mentorship and support in professional practice
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally and actively promotes team working and building a strong working relationships
- Put patients first always and drives service improvements.
- Treats all with compassion
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions
Experience
Essential
- working in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Working with other agencies
- Experience
Skills, abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Working with other agencies
- Ability to work within MDT
- Ability to prioritise work
- Be responsible and accountable
- Ability to be Flexible in working as per duty rota
- Ability to travel to different sites
Desirable
- Can demonstrate they can motivate self and others
- Has insight into the care needs of stroke and neurology patients
- Ability to share in supervising untrained staff
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- first level nmc registration
- mentorship and support in professional practice
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally and actively promotes team working and building a strong working relationships
- Put patients first always and drives service improvements.
- Treats all with compassion
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions
Experience
Essential
- working in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Working with other agencies
- Experience
Skills, abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Working with other agencies
- Ability to work within MDT
- Ability to prioritise work
- Be responsible and accountable
- Ability to be Flexible in working as per duty rota
- Ability to travel to different sites
Desirable
- Can demonstrate they can motivate self and others
- Has insight into the care needs of stroke and neurology patients
- Ability to share in supervising untrained staff
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).
