Job summary
STEPS is looking for
like-minded nurses who share the values and philosophies integral to the success
of STEPS to join their ateam. 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
The Rehabilitation Nurse at STEPS is expected to assist their clients with personal care needs whilst supporting the client to be as independent as possible. Administer medications and undertake assessment for self medication. Our rehabilitation nurses are given support and training for advanced skills such as tracheostomy care, Cough assists, CPAP and bladder scanning. Attending goal setting and progress review meetings regularly for the clients - and reviewing and writing care plans as a result. You will be expected to help lead a team of Rehabilitation Assistants throughout your shift to ensure a smooth running of all scheduled therapy timetables.
While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:
- 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
- Vivup benefits platform
- Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a 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
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assess, implement and monitor individual
care plans for our clients
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
team 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
Carrying out all procedures relating to the
personal care and nutritional needs of patients 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 is not intended to be
exhaustive list of duties.
To honour STEPS values by demonstrating
appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others
COMMUNICATIONS:
To effectively communicate using
a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS.
To communicate with people
clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their
abilities, preferences and beliefs.
To develop effective
relationships with clients, carers, staff, suppliers and others as from time
to time may be required.
PEOPLE and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To be responsible for day to
day work load allocation, interacting with the STEPS team as appropriate.
To be responsible for providing
input to training both in development and/or delivery as required from time
to time by the STEPS OD strategy.
To be involved in the annual appraisal
for a nominated staff group in line with the appraisal process.
FINANCE
To use all resources
responsibly being mindful of the implications of your decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
- Approved mentorship or teaching qualification
- Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in any aspects of nursing with a rehabilitation element, this may have been as part of a student placement if newly qualified
- 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 in any of the following areas; neurology, orthopaedic trauma, spinal injuries, complex poly trauma
- Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
- Experience of audit functions
Qualities
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
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
STEPS Rehabilitation
Address
Alexander House
30 Troutbeck House
Sheffield
S7 2QA