STEPS Rehabilitation

Senior Nurse

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

STEPS are looking for like-minded nurses who share the values and philosophies integral to the success of STEPS to join their team. You will encounter a number of different disabling injuries and illnesses and be an integral part of the team supporting clients to live as independently as possible. As a Rehabilitation Nurse you will be working closely with the clients, their family, and the Interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for caring for the clients physical and emotional needs, following the nursing and rehabilitation care plans closely, whilst monitoring the clients progress throughout. These plans will need reviewing and changing to reflect the progress with rehabilitation goals. Rehabilitation nurses are fortunate enough to maintain high levels of clinical skills whilst also helping clients to exercise to gain strength, assist clients with adaptive devices and also act as educators and trainers within their role.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse at STEPS you will be ensuring that our clients receive high-quality, holistic nursing care throughout their journey with us. You will work as a key member of the inter-disciplinary team to support our clients, respecting their privacy and dignity and promoting independence. While you are carrying out your duties you will be aligned with STEPS values and behaviours at all times.

While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:

Free onsite parking for night workers
Discounted travel pass scheme
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
Private medical cover
Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
Paid time to complete mandatory training
Free specialist internal training
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Blue light card
Mintago benefits platform
Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern

About us

STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom, unique rehabilitation facility, able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. It is a unique environment that provides rehabilitation to clients who have suffered serious injuries and debilitating neurological illnesses.

STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable and homely and we hope you will agree STEPS is like no other care facility you will have worked in. Our specialists work collaboratively under one roof and clients can access a wide range of therapies and specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation equipment. You will be working within our interdisciplinary team comprised of Consultants in rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, anaesthetics, plastic surgery and pain management, physiotherapists; occupational therapists; speech and language therapists; neuro-psychologists; neurologic music therapist; prosthetic and orthotic specialists and amongst other nurses experienced in complex care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and expand your experience in an exceptional setting.

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,750 to £43,900 a year pro rata. Generous benefits package

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0063-25-0016

Job locations

Alexander House

30 Troutbeck House

Sheffield

S7 2QA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, implement and monitor individual care plans for our clients.

To honour STEPS values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.

To contribute to staff development i.e. appraisals and supervisions.

To ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support for members of the team.

To be involved in the day to day audit process as required.

To facilitate and co-ordinate the activities of the team.

To have responsibility and accountability for the overall quality of client care delivery including meetings and reviews.

To lead the unit on a day to day basis in the absence of senior management.

To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan.

To take the lead on the unit as and when directed to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other staff members.

To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.

To administer medications and treatment as prescribed, monitor effects and report as defined.

To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.

To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed.

To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

Carrying out all procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of clients dealing with emergencies as required.

To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.

This Job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, implement and monitor individual care plans for our clients.

To honour STEPS values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.

To contribute to staff development i.e. appraisals and supervisions.

To ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support for members of the team.

To be involved in the day to day audit process as required.

To facilitate and co-ordinate the activities of the team.

To have responsibility and accountability for the overall quality of client care delivery including meetings and reviews.

To lead the unit on a day to day basis in the absence of senior management.

To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan.

To take the lead on the unit as and when directed to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other staff members.

To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.

To administer medications and treatment as prescribed, monitor effects and report as defined.

To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.

To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed.

To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

Carrying out all procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of clients dealing with emergencies as required.

To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.

This Job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Approved mentorship or teaching qualification
Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this post.

Desirable

A non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
Masters Modules or degree in relevant area, e.g. rehabilitation, tissue viability
Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
Leadership or supervisory course

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of an IDT / MDT
Experience of working with complex patients
IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Rehabilitation experience. e.g. amputee, neuro, spinal injuries
Trauma experience
Experience of liaising with professionals from wide ranging disciplines
Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
Experience of audit functions

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.

Desirable

Transferable skills that can be used to enhance a clients rehabilitation journey, e.g. playing an instrument, having an ability / understanding of accessible sports and hobbies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Approved mentorship or teaching qualification
Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this post.

Desirable

A non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
Masters Modules or degree in relevant area, e.g. rehabilitation, tissue viability
Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
Leadership or supervisory course

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of an IDT / MDT
Experience of working with complex patients
IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Rehabilitation experience. e.g. amputee, neuro, spinal injuries
Trauma experience
Experience of liaising with professionals from wide ranging disciplines
Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
Experience of audit functions

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.

Desirable

Transferable skills that can be used to enhance a clients rehabilitation journey, e.g. playing an instrument, having an ability / understanding of accessible sports and hobbies

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

STEPS Rehabilitation

Address

Alexander House

30 Troutbeck House

Sheffield

S7 2QA

Employer's website

https://www.stepsrehabilitation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

STEPS Rehabilitation

Address

Alexander House

30 Troutbeck House

Sheffield

S7 2QA

Employer's website

https://www.stepsrehabilitation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)