Job summary
Caroline House is a 20 Bed Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Ward. Patient's and those close to them are supported with goal setting, timely review meeting and complex discharge planning. Our patients encounter a range of complexities including, aphasia, dysphagia, tone, cognitive, mood and mobility difficulties.
We are looking for a motivated compassionate Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team. You will be part of the Leadership Team assisting to maintain a high standard of care, clinical supervision, induction and development of new staff.
Main duties of the job
1. To develop clinical supervision within the unit in conjunction with the ward manager and promote reflective practice.
2. To undertake regular reviews of patient caseload with the ward manager.
3. Undergo annual Development and Review in line with Trust policies.
4. To work with your manager in regularly appraising your work and performance.
5. Have an objective based Personal Development Plan.
6. Participate in auditing the quality of patient care provided on the unit.
7. Contribute to the monitoring and development of nursing standards.
8. Demonstrate a continuous process of attaining educational, clinical research and leadership skills.
9. Be aware of and demonstrate practice based upon current advances in nursing practice and research.
10. Act as supervisor and assessor to nurses and students helping to develop an environment conducive to learning and development.
11. To challenge and correct staff when performance requires it, raising concerns with ward manager if concerns around behaviours and practice are identified and not resolved.
12. Give and accept advice without becoming defensive.
13. Help and provide teaching and learning opportunities for trained and untrained staff.
14. Act as deputy for the Ward Manager in their absence.
15. Help co-ordinate the ward and share responsibility for its resources and cost effective running.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered General Nurse 1st Level
Registered with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
Diploma in Nursing or Study to degree level
Evidence of recent learning
Worked in Rehabilitation minimum of 18 months.
2 years experience at Band 5
Experience of team working and leadership.
Commitment to multidisciplinary working
A good time manager
A good communicator
Able to manage personal stress levels and support colleagues
Commitment to organisation and service
Evidence of relevant care for neurological rehabilitation
Understanding of management Deprivation Liberty Safeguard and Capacity Assessments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered General Nurse 1st Level
Registered with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
Diploma in Nursing or Study to degree level
Evidence of recent learning
Worked in Rehabilitation minimum of 18 months.
2 years experience at Band 5
Experience of team working and leadership.
Commitment to multidisciplinary working
A good time manager
A good communicator
Able to manage personal stress levels and support colleagues
Commitment to organisation and service
Evidence of relevant care for neurological rehabilitation
Understanding of management Deprivation Liberty Safeguard and Capacity Assessments
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in rehabilitation minimum 18 months
- 2 years experience at Band 5
- Experience of team working and leadership
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/mentorship
- Working knowledge of care management delivered at high level
- Evidence of leadership
Communication
Essential
- Able to tailor communication style to the appropriate audience eg. patients, relatives, colleagues
- Able to assert own professional view in challenging environments
- Utilises a range of verbal and non-verbal skills with staff, patients and others
- Communicates clearly with others outside of the organisation for example colleagues and patients in surrounding trusts
- Able to successfully document in and utilise clinical documentation held on ward and elsewhere
- Competent in MS software products such as Word, Excel
- Communicates actions and expectations to colleagues as appropriate to level
Desirable
- Experience in communicating using non-verbal methods with patients with brain injuries
- Experienced in managing verbal complaints and feedback from patients and relatives
- Able to use de-escalation skills when working with agitated patients or those with cognitive difficulties
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st level
- Diploma in Nursing or study to degree level
- Registered with UK Nursing Midwifery council
- Evidence of recent learning
Desirable
- Rehabilitation Experience
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Keen to work on development of colleagues in line with Trust's vision
- Adopts a coaching style of leadership to enable other's to progress
- Clearly sets out expectations of colleagues and ensures these are being upheld
- Empowers team to support junior or less experience staff for example: apprentices, students
Desirable
- Experience in identifying areas for improvement in current workplace and taking these forward successfully
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Enthusiastic about nursing
- Positive attitude
- Able to listen
- Flexible
- Team player
- Has respect for others
- Has developed thinking skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Has vision of service
- Can demonstrate a commitment to maximising patient's functional ability
Other
Essential
- Will need to be able to consider internal rotation
- Will need to be physically fit for manual handling and a standing/walking job
Desirable
- May need to drive occasionally as part of role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in rehabilitation minimum 18 months
- 2 years experience at Band 5
- Experience of team working and leadership
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/mentorship
- Working knowledge of care management delivered at high level
- Evidence of leadership
Communication
Essential
- Able to tailor communication style to the appropriate audience eg. patients, relatives, colleagues
- Able to assert own professional view in challenging environments
- Utilises a range of verbal and non-verbal skills with staff, patients and others
- Communicates clearly with others outside of the organisation for example colleagues and patients in surrounding trusts
- Able to successfully document in and utilise clinical documentation held on ward and elsewhere
- Competent in MS software products such as Word, Excel
- Communicates actions and expectations to colleagues as appropriate to level
Desirable
- Experience in communicating using non-verbal methods with patients with brain injuries
- Experienced in managing verbal complaints and feedback from patients and relatives
- Able to use de-escalation skills when working with agitated patients or those with cognitive difficulties
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st level
- Diploma in Nursing or study to degree level
- Registered with UK Nursing Midwifery council
- Evidence of recent learning
Desirable
- Rehabilitation Experience
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Keen to work on development of colleagues in line with Trust's vision
- Adopts a coaching style of leadership to enable other's to progress
- Clearly sets out expectations of colleagues and ensures these are being upheld
- Empowers team to support junior or less experience staff for example: apprentices, students
Desirable
- Experience in identifying areas for improvement in current workplace and taking these forward successfully
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Enthusiastic about nursing
- Positive attitude
- Able to listen
- Flexible
- Team player
- Has respect for others
- Has developed thinking skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Has vision of service
- Can demonstrate a commitment to maximising patient's functional ability
Other
Essential
- Will need to be able to consider internal rotation
- Will need to be physically fit for manual handling and a standing/walking job
Desirable
- May need to drive occasionally as part of role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
