Job summary
The Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (INRU) is a specialist neurological rehabilitationunit, which provides specialist assessment and intensive rehabilitation for people with disabilities resulting from neurological conditions.INRU specialises in acute rehabilitation of patients over the age of 16 with head injuries, subarachnoid haemorrhages, stroke or other forms of brain injury. Patients with progressive neurological conditions are also seen.We are a Regional Level 1 Neurological Rehabilitation Unit commissioned by NHS England and part of the Major Trauma Pathway, These patients display a wide range of complex physical, cognitive and psychological impairments, providing a challenging and rewarding nursing environment and an ability to gain a specialist rehabilitation nursing skillset including: tracheostomy management and weaning, neurogenic continence management including teaching of intermittent self-catheterisation and cognitive / behavioural rehabilitation techniques. You will work as part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team in order to optimise these patient's independence and quality of life during their stay on the unit.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate skills within assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care /treatment packages for patients with an acquired brain injury.To demonstrate practice over a range of interventionsTo work in collaboration with colleagues and the wider social care network to provide a holistic package of care / treatment for patients.Work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues providing interventions at the clinical base or other appropriate venuesTo lead, manage and give clear direction to junior Nursing colleagues To ensure that the guiding principles of Clinical Governance are in place and that they are utilised to maintain and enhance clinical practice and quality within the team.
The ideal candidate will have a expert knowledge of the nursing issues within neuro-rehabilitation, and have some experience of teaching and / or course design. A commitment to ongoing professional development to ensure practice keeps pace with current national guidance is essential. The post also requires excellent communication skills to manage the ongoing needs of patients, relatives and staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll be responsible for:
- Demonstrate skills within assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care /treatment packages for patients with an acquired brain injury.
- To demonstrate practice over a range of interventions
- To work in collaboration with colleagues and the wider social care network to provide a holistic package of care / treatment for patients.
- Work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues providing interventions at the clinical base or other appropriate venues
- To lead, manage and give clear direction to junior Nursing colleagues
- To ensure that the guiding principles of Clinical Governance are in place and that they are utilised to maintain and enhance clinical practice and quality within the team
- To promote, monitor and maintain best practice in clinical risk management, health and safety and security of self, others and the workplace.
- To carry out the duties as directed by the relevant registering body and within the Code of Professional Conduct.
- To be a clinical and management resource within the service
- To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance
- To act as a mentor, preceptor and supervisor to both students and junior staff
- To contribute to developing the service as a learning environment
- To carry out training sessions as identified / required
- To ensure that mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Trust policies, for both oneself and junior Nursing / Mental Health Practitioner colleagues
- To promote and facilitate learning, professional development and training opportunities for junior Nursing / Mental Health Practitioner colleagues
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Qualifications
- To have RN registration i.e.: NMC PIN
- To have specialist knowledge of the relevant Neuro speciality, gained through in-depth post registration training or equivalent relevant specific training.
- To have at least 6 years post registration experience within the speciality
- To have 2 years Band 6 experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll be responsible for:
- Demonstrate skills within assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care /treatment packages for patients with an acquired brain injury.
- To demonstrate practice over a range of interventions
- To work in collaboration with colleagues and the wider social care network to provide a holistic package of care / treatment for patients.
- Work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues providing interventions at the clinical base or other appropriate venues
- To lead, manage and give clear direction to junior Nursing colleagues
- To ensure that the guiding principles of Clinical Governance are in place and that they are utilised to maintain and enhance clinical practice and quality within the team
- To promote, monitor and maintain best practice in clinical risk management, health and safety and security of self, others and the workplace.
- To carry out the duties as directed by the relevant registering body and within the Code of Professional Conduct.
- To be a clinical and management resource within the service
- To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance
- To act as a mentor, preceptor and supervisor to both students and junior staff
- To contribute to developing the service as a learning environment
- To carry out training sessions as identified / required
- To ensure that mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Trust policies, for both oneself and junior Nursing / Mental Health Practitioner colleagues
- To promote and facilitate learning, professional development and training opportunities for junior Nursing / Mental Health Practitioner colleagues
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Qualifications
- To have RN registration i.e.: NMC PIN
- To have specialist knowledge of the relevant Neuro speciality, gained through in-depth post registration training or equivalent relevant specific training.
- To have at least 6 years post registration experience within the speciality
- To have 2 years Band 6 experience
Person Specification
NMC
Essential
- 1st Degree or equivalent experience
teaching
Essential
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification, e.g. SLAiP, ENB 998, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Person Specification
NMC
Essential
- 1st Degree or equivalent experience
teaching
Essential
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification, e.g. SLAiP, ENB 998, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
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).
