Job summary
Are you a forward-thinking Staff Nurse looking
to move into the exciting area of specialist Neuro Rehabilitation? If so, we are looking for full and part time employees to
join our Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at Kendray Hospital.
The NRU is a 12 bedded local specialist rehabilitation
unit that provides a neurological rehabilitation service which enables patients
with long term neurological conditions including patients with an acute injury
or episode, to access rehabilitation that is coordinated, timely &
responsive to patient needs.
Staff Nurses will work in partnership with a multi professional team contributing to
the ongoing assessment, providing care & monitoring the condition & health
needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with the
multi-professional team.
We are committed to delivering high standards of
multi-disciplinary patient focused care; the post holder would be an integral
part of this process and will be essential to improving service delivery.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Main duties of the job
As Staff Nurse on our specialist NRU you will:
Undertake comprehensive health care needs
assessment
Work within a multi-professional team
Contribute actively to the rehabilitation
process working alongside therapy colleagues
Provide high standards of nursing care as
defined by the patients care plan, reviewing & updating when care needs
change & evidence this
Act as a practice supervisor, to nursing
assistants & students to support their learning/development
Have
the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity & compassion &
manage relationships with people
You will have
the skills & breadth of
knowledge providing holistic person-centred care & support.
The right candidate will be willing to learn & progress
their knowledge, be committed to teamwork & delivering high quality patient
care. You will have a positive attitude with a focus on team learning &
support.
The
trust offers a comprehensive preceptorship, established nursing induction &
opportunities for developing leadership skills.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide clinical nursing to the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment
2. To provide and maintain a high quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available resources
3. To assess, implement, monitor and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the patient and their relatives/carers
4. To establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team..
5. Designated to take charge regularly of the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
6. To supervise and delegate care according to other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the sister/charge nurse
7. Identify potential problems and report them to sister/manager.
8. Participate in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and relatives/carers
9. Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior nurse bleep holder. (For cardiac arrest and absence reporting)
CORE DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support ward sister/manager by contributing to the day to day running of the ward to ensure high standards of quality care is delivered which adequately meet the expectations of patients and carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
- To carry out assessment of patient care needs and the planning and implementation of programme of care including discharge and to monitor and evaluate care as delegated. Respecting and involving families and carers appropriately.
- Reporting at handover any patient changes, to ensure continuity of care.
- To assist in the education of relatives / carers to enable them to develop relevant skills they would need to carry out on discharge
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- In absence of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to delegate work appropriately to team members, participate in ward rounds, MDTs and Best Interest Meeting
- To report incidents, accidents, and complaints promptly to ensure corrective action taken. To be aware of and implement Health and Safety within the workplace in order to maintain a safe working environment
- To be aware of and implement all Trust and departmental organisation and clinical policies and procedures including infection control
- To participate and assist in the development and introduction of research/ evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines / standards and CQC outcomes
- To take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop professional knowledge and skills
- To attend staff meetings and identified training (including Trustwide Induction)
- To participate in the Trusts personal development/annual appraisal and clinical supervision programmes
- To act as preceptor/mentor to student nurses and newly recruited staff and act as support to colleagues
- Monitor and supervise the maintenance of accurate records having due regard to legal aspects including safeguarding, confidentiality and management information requirements.
- To maintain accurate electronic and paper records as required within our organisational and legal framework
- Assist with the control of supplies and equipment at ward level in order to ensure sufficient serviceable stocks are available for utilisation and remain within resources / Cost Improvement Programme (CiP) and budget allocation
- Responsible for safe keeping of controlled drugs in line with Trust policies and Procedures
- To ensure safe administration of all medicines in line with NMC guidelines and Trust policies and Procedures.
- To promote the health and wellbeing of service users, in conjunction with other relevant services maximising partnership working with internal and external services.
- To participate in the planning and development of our service having an awareness of Trust Corporate Objectives, Strategy and Business Plan
- To undertake such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke / neurological patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting .
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Flexible working/Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & Weekends)
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Neuro Courses
- Stroke Care Course.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs
- Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Must have high clinical standards when dealing with patients
- Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Basic IT skills (
- Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD