Senior Rehabilitation Staff Nurse

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Due to a staffing review we have created 8 Band 6 senior rehabilitation nurse roles for our 33 bedded rehab unit. These roles are unique as they rotate into the unit's admission screener post to develop your operational skills and working with our acute partners.

Are you seeking exciting new opportunities or a chance to enhance your professional development? Do you strive to always deliver high quality patient care in a supportive environment?

We work as multidisciplinary team to ensure we deliver high-quality person-centred care in an environment that is friendly, patient and staff focused and rewarding. You will be working with a varied multidisciplinary team consisting of; Gps, Nurses, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietitian, rehabilitation assistants and podiatrist.

Our bedded rehabilitation service aims to empower patients to recover from episodes of ill-health and optimise their level of independence enable them to resume living at their usual residence.

This is a 24 hour a day 7 days a week service operating 365 days a year therefore the post holder will be expected to work shift patterns to cover the service including Early, Lates, Long Days, Nights, or a combination of both.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
To work in a collaborative manner and liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure a high-quality service for patients
To lead and monitor the performance and work of the nursing team
To provide a stimulating environment for patients and carers
To be part of the Clinical screening rotation
To ensure the effective running of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10228-G

Job locations

Athlone Rehabilitation Unit/ Princess Louise Nursing Home

London

W10 6DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Rehabilitation ward
To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients
To promote the participation of residents and relatives in assessments and care planning
To ensure that all care plans in their unit are fully completed, up-to-date, and evaluated regularly
To ensure each Patient has a comprehensive risk assessment and management plan documented in the care plan
To support junior members of staff to complete, implement and evaluate care plans
To participate in, and help others to participate in, regular multi-disciplinary clinical reviews
To liaise with, and where appropriate, initiate referrals to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support to residents and carers
Make sure that patients are treated with respect by ensuring their privacy and dignity are protected and by making sure they are addressed in the way they choose
Resolve problems for patients and their relatives by acting quickly to deal with problems when and where they occur and by working closely with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service and Complaints Team
Resolve problems for Staff by acting quickly to deal with problems when and where they occur and report back to the Ward Manager with actions undertaken
To actively promote resolution of verbal and written concerns/complaints at local level, undertake investigations to formal complaints & formulate responses & implement any actions required
To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps
To provide specialist nursing skills and knowledge such as continence assessment and management, falls assessment and prevention, pressure sore prevention and management, medicines management
To undertake MUST nutritional assessments and advise and support residents with their nutritional needs e.g. PEG feeds
To negotiate with patients to engage with their care in order to avoid complications such as falls, pressure sores, infections and to optimise their health and wellbeing
To be alert to the needs of adults at risk, identifying risk of possible harm and taking appropriate safeguarding action as required
To have an innovative approach to practice in response to changing service needs and priorities
To have knowledge of, and be able to effectively use, local services and resources to promote Patient care

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide skilled, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Rehabilitation ward
To identify, prioritise and implement programmes of care that meet the needs of the patients
To promote the participation of residents and relatives in assessments and care planning
To ensure that all care plans in their unit are fully completed, up-to-date, and evaluated regularly
To ensure each Patient has a comprehensive risk assessment and management plan documented in the care plan
To support junior members of staff to complete, implement and evaluate care plans
To participate in, and help others to participate in, regular multi-disciplinary clinical reviews
To liaise with, and where appropriate, initiate referrals to, all those involved in the delivery of care to ensure adequate care and support to residents and carers
Make sure that patients are treated with respect by ensuring their privacy and dignity are protected and by making sure they are addressed in the way they choose
Resolve problems for patients and their relatives by acting quickly to deal with problems when and where they occur and by working closely with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service and Complaints Team
Resolve problems for Staff by acting quickly to deal with problems when and where they occur and report back to the Ward Manager with actions undertaken
To actively promote resolution of verbal and written concerns/complaints at local level, undertake investigations to formal complaints & formulate responses & implement any actions required
To ensure the safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps
To provide specialist nursing skills and knowledge such as continence assessment and management, falls assessment and prevention, pressure sore prevention and management, medicines management
To undertake MUST nutritional assessments and advise and support residents with their nutritional needs e.g. PEG feeds
To negotiate with patients to engage with their care in order to avoid complications such as falls, pressure sores, infections and to optimise their health and wellbeing
To be alert to the needs of adults at risk, identifying risk of possible harm and taking appropriate safeguarding action as required
To have an innovative approach to practice in response to changing service needs and priorities
To have knowledge of, and be able to effectively use, local services and resources to promote Patient care

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Post -registration qualification in older people's nursing or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at diploma / degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in older people's nursing or with older people
Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team
Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
Experience of evidence-based care
Experience of change management

3. Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
Knowledge of older people's nursing and issues in a residential setting, CQC standards, GSF, relevant NSFs and other national standards
Knowledge of the audit process
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of clinical supervision
Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to continuing care of older people
Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
Able to delegate work effectively and safely
Effective negotiation skills
Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways of meeting those needs
Basic computer skills
Ability to manage and appraise staff
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning
Well-developed communication skills

Other

Essential

Able to carry out the duties of the post including working an internal rota
Health cleared by Employee Health for the role specified
In line with Legislation of November 2021 post holder must provide proof of fully vaccinated status
Flexible attitude to change and new ways of working

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RN with current registration
Post -registration qualification in older people's nursing or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at diploma / degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
Mentor or practice based learning training

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in older people's nursing or with older people
Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team
Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
Experience of evidence-based care
Experience of change management

3. Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
Knowledge of older people's nursing and issues in a residential setting, CQC standards, GSF, relevant NSFs and other national standards
Knowledge of the audit process
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of clinical supervision
Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to continuing care of older people
Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
Able to delegate work effectively and safely
Effective negotiation skills
Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately
Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways of meeting those needs
Basic computer skills
Ability to manage and appraise staff
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning
Well-developed communication skills

Other

Essential

Able to carry out the duties of the post including working an internal rota
Health cleared by Employee Health for the role specified
In line with Legislation of November 2021 post holder must provide proof of fully vaccinated status
Flexible attitude to change and new ways of working

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.